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Man dies at Reading Ikea in 'workplace accident' | Man dies at Reading Ikea in 'workplace accident' |
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A contractor has died after an accident at an Ikea store. | A contractor has died after an accident at an Ikea store. |
Emergency services were called to the Swedish furniture shop in Reading at 02:30 BST. | Emergency services were called to the Swedish furniture shop in Reading at 02:30 BST. |
The site, which opened in July, will remain closed while police investigate the circumstances of the man's death. No arrests have been made. | The site, which opened in July, will remain closed while police investigate the circumstances of the man's death. No arrests have been made. |
Javier Quinones, the firm's deputy retail manager for the UK and Ireland, said safety and security was Ikea's highest priority. | Javier Quinones, the firm's deputy retail manager for the UK and Ireland, said safety and security was Ikea's highest priority. |
"Our thoughts are with the individual's family at this time," he added. | |
Thames Valley Police confirmed it was investigating a "workplace accident". | Thames Valley Police confirmed it was investigating a "workplace accident". |
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