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Man dies in 'forklift incident' at Seaforth docks Man dies in 'forklift incident' at Seaforth docks
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Police and ambulance services were at Seaforth docks after the incidentPolice and ambulance services were at Seaforth docks after the incident
A 63-year-old man has died after an "industrial incident" involving a forklift truck at the Port of Liverpool.A 63-year-old man has died after an "industrial incident" involving a forklift truck at the Port of Liverpool.
Merseyside Police said the incident happened around 10:15 BST on Seaforth docks, and the man died at the scene.Merseyside Police said the incident happened around 10:15 BST on Seaforth docks, and the man died at the scene.
A spokesperson said a joint investigation into the circumstances of his death would be carried out by detectives and the Health and Safety Executive.A spokesperson said a joint investigation into the circumstances of his death would be carried out by detectives and the Health and Safety Executive.
No further details were confirmed about the nature of the incident.No further details were confirmed about the nature of the incident.
The force said the man's family had been informed and were being supported.The force said the man's family had been informed and were being supported.
A spokesperson for Peel Ports, which owns the site, said all operations had been suspended until further notice. Phil Hall, port director, said: "We are deeply saddened to confirm that a fatality occurred at the Port of Liverpool earlier today.
They added: "Our priority at this stage is ensuring that the emergency services can assist with the incident, along with managing the safety and welfare of all colleagues. "Full details of the incident are not yet clear. Our immediate priority is supporting the family of the deceased, and any of our colleagues who have been impacted by the incident, in any way we can.
"We will provide further updates when we are able to do so." "We will fully cooperate with the Merseyside Police and the Health and Safety Executive in their ongoing investigations."
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