11/04/2008

Costain Worker Killed In Roadworks Incident

A Costain worker has been killed following an incident in roadworks on the M25 in Kent.

Richard Caddock, 38, a surveyor for the engineering and construction group, died at around 3.20pm on Tuesday afternoon.

It is still unclear how he died, however the Health & Safety Executive and the Kent Police have launched a joint investigation.

The Highways Agency expressed its "deepest condolences to the family".

(CD/JM)


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