Fri Oct 25 10:20:00 UTC 2024: – A 19-year-old female employee was found dead in a walk-in oven at a Walmart in Halifax, Canada, on Oct. 19.
– Emergency dispatch audio described the scene as a “technical rescue call” and indicated that the oven was still powered on and the employee was “locked” inside.
– Upon arrival, first responders were informed that the individual was out of the oven, and the case was taken over by regional police.
– Halifax Regional Police are investigating the incident as a “sudden death” and are working with Occupational Health and Safety and the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service to determine the cause and manner of death.
– The police emphasized that the investigation would be complex and time-consuming, urging the public not to speculate on social media.
– Walmart has expressed condolences and stated that they are focusing on supporting their employees, with the store closed until further notice.

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