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Toronto garbage truck driver struck, killed by the vehicle he was operating: police

2025-12-02 15:37
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Toronto garbage truck driver struck, killed by the vehicle he was operating: police

Toronto police say a garbage truck worker was struck and killed Tuesday morning by the vehicle he was operating.

Toronto police say a garbage truck worker was struck and killed Tuesday morning by the vehicle he was operating.

Police said the incident happened on Tuesday at around 8:30 a.m. near Morningside Avenue and Sewells Road.

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The driver died at the scene, police said.

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The Ministry of Labour was notified of the incident. No further details were released.

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