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Man, 45, dies after falling into Liverpool factory silo | Man, 45, dies after falling into Liverpool factory silo |
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Police were called to the scene after 19:20 BST on Monday | Police were called to the scene after 19:20 BST on Monday |
A man has died after falling about 30ft (9m) into an empty silo at a factory, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service has said. | |
Merseyside Police confirmed the 45-year-old, whose next of kin has been informed, died at the scene in the Speke area of Liverpool. | Merseyside Police confirmed the 45-year-old, whose next of kin has been informed, died at the scene in the Speke area of Liverpool. |
The force said emergency services responded to reports of an "industrial incident" in Woodend Avenue shortly after 19:20 BST on Monday. | The force said emergency services responded to reports of an "industrial incident" in Woodend Avenue shortly after 19:20 BST on Monday. |
An investigation, involving the police and Health and Safety Executive (HSE), is under way to establish what happened. | |
HSE inspectors were due to arrive at the scene on Tuesday morning. | |
The fire service said gas readings taken at the scene were found to be normal. | |
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