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Friday, May 22, 2009

Flagman dies in Holyrood industrial accident

One man is dead after an industrial accident Friday in the eastern Newfoundland town of Holyrood, 52 kilometres from St. John's.

RCMP Sgt. Wayne Newell didn't have many details except to say the victim is a flagman who has died from his injuries

The accident happened between the town hall and Route 60 вЂ" the Conception Bay Highway. Police expected to reopen the road by 4:30 p.m.

Police and Occupational Health and Safety investigators have been at the scene since 1:30 p.m. Newell said the investigation is ongoing.