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

A chilling emergency services dispatch call has laid bare how a 19-year-old girl became trapped in an oven at a Walmart, ultimately leading to her death.

The teenager was working at the Halifax store in Nova Scotia when she became trapped inside a walk-in oven in the bakery on Saturday night.

A dispatch officer described the unfolding tragedy to first responders, revealing there was a female locked in an oven in the bakery.

Oven is on. Unsure if staff are able to turn it off. 

It is understood the girl only arrived in Canada within the last three years, and was closely linked to the Maritime Sikh Society.

By the time first responders arrived on the scene, they told dispatch the woman was out of the oven. 

She died at the scene.

The teenager was working at the Halifax store in Nova Scotia when she became trapped inside a walk-in oven in the bakery on Saturday night

Its very sad for us, for her family as well, because she came for a better future and she lost her life, Anmolpreet Singh, a member of the Maritime Sikh Society, told Global News. 

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

Martin Cromwell, a police officer in Halifax, described the investigation was complex.

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

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

A dispatch officer described the unfolding tragedy to first responders, revealing there was a female locked in an oven in the bakery.

The statement continued: Were also supporting our associates during this incredibly difficult time and have provided access to 24/7 virtual care and will provide on-site support, including grief counselling.

Halifax Regional Police said: On October 19 at approximately 9:30 pm police were called to a sudden death at Walmart located at 6990 Mumford Road. A 19-year-old woman employed at the store was found deceased.

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

The investigation is in the early stages no further details are available at this time.