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08/10/2015
Man Dies in 'Serious' Quarry Accident
A quarry worker has died following a "serious accident" at a site in Northumberland.
It is understood the incident occurred at Harden Quarry, near Rothbury, shortly after 10.30am on Wednesday morning, 7 October. The accident is thought to have involved a tractor.
Emergency services were called to the scene after a major emergency alert was issued by Lafarge Tarmac, the site operator.
Northumbria Police has confirmed an investigation is now underway by the Health and Safety Executive. No further information has been released.
(JP/CD)
It is understood the incident occurred at Harden Quarry, near Rothbury, shortly after 10.30am on Wednesday morning, 7 October. The accident is thought to have involved a tractor.
Emergency services were called to the scene after a major emergency alert was issued by Lafarge Tarmac, the site operator.
Northumbria Police has confirmed an investigation is now underway by the Health and Safety Executive. No further information has been released.
(JP/CD)
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