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TORONTO – Peel Regional Police say two people were injured as a result of an explosion at a construction site in Brampton Thursday morning.

Officers onscene of a possible industrial accident on Msga Rd and Bovaird. Explosion heard and 2 victims on scene. Air Ambulance responding. — Peel Regional Police (@PeelPoliceMedia) April 23, 2015

The incident happened just before 9 a.m. near Mississauga Rd. and Bovaird Dr. W.

Police tell Global News one person is conscious and breathing while another is unconscious but breathing.

Brampton Fire Services say five fire trucks were on scene for a trench rescue in the area.

5 trucks on scene including trench rescue for a report of an industrial accident at Miss Rd and Bovaird; avoid the area, active scene — Brampton Fire (@BramptonFireES) April 23, 2015

Brampton Fire say one person has been transported to a nearby hospital.

UPDATE – @Peel_Paramedics have transported 1 pt with non-life threatening injuries. 2nd pt will be transported by @Ornge — Peel Paramedics (@Peel_Paramedics) April 23, 2015

@Peel_Paramedics have transported one patient from scene while @ornge to transport the second patient. Crews assisted in accessing patients — Brampton Fire (@BramptonFireES) April 23, 2015

Meanwhile, authorities say an air ambulance was dispatched to the scene to transport the second victim with critical injuries.

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2nd pt has been extricated and he will be transported from scene by @Ornge – All pts are now clear of scene. — Peel Paramedics (@Peel_Paramedics) April 23, 2015