Nanaimo RCMP and the B.C. Coroners Service were at the scene of a construction site near on the 3700 block of Shenton Road this afternoon.
Nanaimo Fire Rescue crews also rushed to the location shortly after 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25.
A police press release stated that investigators were called to the scene of a "workplace incident," but did not elaborate further about what happened.
Police officers and a coroner were still at the site at about 3:30 p.m. and, according to the RCMP press release, the investigation is ongoing.
The B.C. Coroners Service has confirmed the incident resulted in a fatality.
"I can confirm the B.C. Coroners Service is investigating a death at this location on Wednesday, Sept. 25," said Amber Schinkel, B.C. Coroners Service spokesperson, in an e-mail. "Because it is an open investigation, I’m unable to share any more details about the person who died or the circumstances of their death."
R.W. (Bob) Wall Ltd., general contractor for the construction project, issued a written statement.
"As you can imagine, our team is completely devastated by the events of this week," said Donna Hais, the company's general manager, in an e-mail. "We are focusing our time right now on their mental health and well-being. Currently this is an ongoing WorkSafe investigation and I am unable to comment further."
