Investigation after man killed in industrial accident on Shropshire border
An investigation has been launched into man's death after he became trapped under machinery at an industrial estate on the Shropshire border.
The victim, a man in his 30s, died after the accident on Mereside Industrial Park at Fenns Bank, near Whitchurch.
Emergency crews were called to the industrial park at about noon on Tuesday.
The man was released before fire crews arrived, but it is understood he died from his injuries at the scene.
The Health and Safety Executive is investigating the death. A spokeswoman confirmed the circumstances around his death were being investigated by the public body, but declined to comment further.
A spokesman for Befesa Salt Slags – an aluminium waste and salt slag recycling company - where the death is believed to have happened, said a police investigation was being carried out and that the company would not be commenting further.
Following the death people living nearby spoke of their sadness and said it was the first time such a tragedy had occurred at the site.
Richard Timothy, spokesman for the Welsh Ambulance Service, said: "We were called at just after noon to reports of a serious incident in the Fenns Bank area of Whitchurch."
One fire engine from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service attended. A spokesman for the fire service said: "The man had become trapped under heavy plant machinery but was released before arrival. It was a multi-agency response."
One resident, who lives near the industrial park but did not wish to be named, said: "I heard a lot of sirens earlier and wondered what was going on.
It is sad news and my thoughts are with the family."
North Wales Police said the coroner for North East Wales and the Health and Safety Executive have been informed. The death is not being treated as suspicious.
