51-year-old Amazon worker in London, Ontario collapses post 17-minute evacuation due to fire alarm; autopsy pending.

The widow of a deceased Amazon worker in London, Ontario, is awaiting the autopsy results of her husband's death, which could take up to six months. Paulo DeSouza Bezerra, 51, collapsed at work on January 15 after a fire alarm triggered a 17-minute evacuation in -20C wind chill temperatures. Amazon officials have denied claims that staff were not allowed to warm up in their vehicles during the evacuation.

April 28, 2024
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