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Worker dies in Tata Port Talbot steelworks accident | Worker dies in Tata Port Talbot steelworks accident |
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A worker has died in a machine accident at Tata's Port Talbot steelworks. | A worker has died in a machine accident at Tata's Port Talbot steelworks. |
Tata Steel Europe said the company's thoughts were with the contractor's family and a full investigation had been launched. | |
An air ambulance was sent to the scene following the accident at about 14:00 BST on Wednesday. | |
A South Wales Police spokesman described it as "an isolated incident" and said there was no threat to the wider public. | |
He added that the man's next of kin had been informed and the force was now liaising with the health and safety executive. | |
A hazardous area response team was also sent to the scene along with an emergency ambulance. | A hazardous area response team was also sent to the scene along with an emergency ambulance. |
In April, two workers were injured at the plant following an incident after several fires broke out when molten metal came into contact with cold water on a railway track. | In April, two workers were injured at the plant following an incident after several fires broke out when molten metal came into contact with cold water on a railway track. |