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

A chilling 911 call has revealed how a 19-year-old girl became trapped in a Walmart oven, ultimately leading to her death.

The teenager was working at the Halifax store in Nova Scotia when she became trapped in the bakery's walk-in oven Saturday evening.

A dispatcher described the unfolding tragedy to first responders, revealing that “a woman was trapped in an oven at the bakery.”

“Oven is on.” I'm not sure the staff can turn it off.'

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

When first responders arrived on scene, they told dispatch the woman was “out of the oven.”

She died at the scene of the accident.

The teenager was working at the Halifax store in Nova Scotia when she became trapped in the bakery's walk-in oven Saturday evening

“It is very sad for us, 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 stressed that the investigation is ongoing and that a medical examiner will determine the official cause of death.

Martin Cromwell, a Halifax police officer, 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 in our investigation and to ensure that family members and colleagues are involved.”

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

A dispatcher described the unfolding tragedy to first responders, revealing that

A dispatcher described the unfolding tragedy to first responders, revealing that “a woman was trapped in an oven at the bakery.”

The statement continued: “We continue to support our employees during this incredibly difficult time and have provided 24/7 access to virtual care and will offer 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 store employee was found dead.

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

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