A construction worker has died after a severe accident at the Regina airport.

At 11:30 p.m. on Friday, a severe accident involving a worker happened on airport property. The accident was related to the 13-31 runway overlay project.

Emergency responders attended the scene, but the injuries were deemed to be fatal.

Both the Regina Police Service and the Saskatchewan Coroners Service attended the scene. The federal occupational health and safety workers will be conducting an investigation.

“It is with great sadness that we share this devastating news, and we pray for the individual’s family, friends, co-workers and community,” President and CEO of the Regina Airport Authority James Boguez said in a news release.

Normal runway operations and flights are continuing to operate as scheduled.