Forklift Strikes Worker in Port Hope

In Local, Police Blotter

Emergency services responded to Gilmer’s Home Hardware Building Centre in Port Hope on Wednesday after a worker was struck by a forklift.


At approximately 1 p.m. emergency services responded to the rear of the business after a forklift was backing up and struck a worker.


The worker was transported to Northumberland Hills Hospital with a lower leg injury said Port Hope Police.


The Ministry of Labour is investigating.

Pete Fisher
Author: Pete Fisher

Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love

Join Our Newsletter!

Want to keep up to date on news and events in Northumberland? Subscribe to newsletter!

You may also read!

Northumberland County Announces Dan Borowec as New CAO

Northumberland County is appointing Dan Borowec as the new Chief Administrative Officer, approximately one-year after he retired from the

Read More...

Northumberland Hills Hospital Launches Stroke Recovery Clinic

By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland Hills Hospital this week launched a new main-floor Stroke Recovery Clinic. This new service will offer

Read More...

Peterborough Police – Prisoner Charged with Assaulting Crown Attorney (No Name Released)

A 30-year-old man in court for a dangerous offender hearing is facing an assault charge after an incident February

Read More...

Mobile Sliding Menu