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Industrial accident near Sioux Lookout claims life

A 50-year-old Manitoba man died following an industrial accident in Sioux Lookout. The Sioux Lookout detachment of the OPP received a report of what they are calling an industrial accident around 6 p.m. on Wednesday.
A 50-year-old Manitoba man died following an industrial accident in Sioux Lookout.

The Sioux Lookout detachment of the OPP received a report of what they are calling an industrial accident around 6 p.m. on Wednesday. Two men suffered serious injuries as a result of the incident.

Both men were sent to the Winnipeg Health Sciences Centre for medical treatment.

Police say Abram Guenther, 50, of Plum Coulee, Man., died in the hospital as a result of his injuries.

Few details about the actual industrial accident have been released.

The OPP and the Ontario Ministry of Labour are now investigating the incident.






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