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Pirelli factory death: Cumbria Police start probe | Pirelli factory death: Cumbria Police start probe |
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Police are treating the death of a man at the Pirelli tyre factory in Carlisle as suspicious. | Police are treating the death of a man at the Pirelli tyre factory in Carlisle as suspicious. |
The man, who has not been named but is in his 40s, was found at his work station, the company said. | |
Cumbria Police said officers were called to the Dalston Road plant by ambulance crews on Sunday evening. | Cumbria Police said officers were called to the Dalston Road plant by ambulance crews on Sunday evening. |
A post-mortem examination is due to be carried out later. and the factory, where about 850 people work, has been temporarily closed. | |
'Terrible tragedy' | |
A statement from the company said: "Pirelli is deeply saddened to announce a death at its Carlisle site. | |
"The circumstances of this tragic event are still unclear and the matter is being investigated by the Cumbria police, with Pirelli's full support. | |
"The company recognises the traumatic impact to the family of the deceased and will do everything it can to help them through this terrible tragedy. | |
"Our thoughts and prayers are with them." | |
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is assisting with the police investigation. |