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911 call reveals how teenage Halifax Walmart worker died in horrific oven accident
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911 call reveals how teenage Halifax Walmart worker died in horrific oven accident

A chilling emergency call has revealed how a 19-year-old girl became trapped in a Walmart oven, ultimately leading to her death.

The teen was working at the Halifax store in Nova Scotia when she became stuck in a walk-in oven at the bakery on Saturday evening.

A dispatch officer described the unfolding tragedy to first responders, revealing that a “woman had been locked in an oven in the bakery.”

‘Oven is on. I’m not sure the staff can turn it off.’

It is understood the girl only arrived in Canada within the past three years and was closely associated with the Maritime Sikh Society.

By the time first responders arrived on scene, they said the woman was “out of the oven.”

She died on the spot.

911 call reveals how teenage Halifax Walmart worker died in horrific oven accident

The teen was working at the Halifax store in Nova Scotia when she became stuck in a walk-in oven at the bakery on Saturday evening.

“It is very sad for us, but also for her family, because she came for a better future and lost her life,” Anmolpreet Singh, a member of the Maritime Sikh Society, told Global News.

Halifax Regional Police emphasized that the investigation is ongoing and a medical examiner will determine the official cause of death.

Martin Cromwell, a police officer in Halifax, described the investigation as “complex.”

He said: ‘We understand that the public is involved, and we just wanted to encourage the public to be patient with our investigation and be mindful that family members and colleagues are involved.’

Walmart Canada said they were “heartbroken and our deepest thoughts are with our associate and their family. We extend our sincere condolences to those closest to them.”

A dispatch officer described the unfolding tragedy to first responders, revealing that a

A dispatch officer described the unfolding tragedy to first responders, revealing that a “woman had been locked in an oven in the bakery.”

The statement continued: ‘We are also supporting our employees during this incredibly difficult time and have provided access to 24/7 virtual care and will provide on-site support, including grief counseling.’

Halifax Regional Police said: “On October 19 at approximately 9:30 p.m., police were called to a sudden death at Walmart at 6990 Mumford Road. A 19-year-old woman who worked at the store was found deceased.

“Investigators are working closely with the Occupational Health and Safety Service and the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service to determine the cause and manner of death.

“The investigation is in its early stages and no further details are known at this time.”