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| Worker dies in fall on BP's Unity platform in North Sea | |
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| A man has died after a fall on BP's Unity platform in the North Sea. | A man has died after a fall on BP's Unity platform in the North Sea. |
| The incident, involving an employee of Cape, happened at about 04:10, 97 miles off Aberdeen. | The incident, involving an employee of Cape, happened at about 04:10, 97 miles off Aberdeen. |
| A BP spokesman said: "BP is deeply saddened to confirm that an offshore worker has died following an incident on the Unity platform. The next of kin have been informed." | A BP spokesman said: "BP is deeply saddened to confirm that an offshore worker has died following an incident on the Unity platform. The next of kin have been informed." |
| Police Scotland and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have also been informed. | Police Scotland and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have also been informed. |
| BP added: "BP is working with Police Scotland, the HSE, Cape and other relevant organisations to support those affected and ensure that the incident is fully investigated. | BP added: "BP is working with Police Scotland, the HSE, Cape and other relevant organisations to support those affected and ensure that the incident is fully investigated. |
| "The company extends its deepest sympathies to the deceased's family and employers and will provide them with every support it can. | "The company extends its deepest sympathies to the deceased's family and employers and will provide them with every support it can. |
| "A dedicated phone line has been set up for any relative inquiries and can be contacted on 0808 1000 333." | "A dedicated phone line has been set up for any relative inquiries and can be contacted on 0808 1000 333." |
| A Cape spokesperson said: "It is with deep regret that Cape confirms the death of an employee following an incident this morning. | |
| "The deceased was part of a Cape team carrying out routine maintenance onboard BP's Unity platform. Our thoughts go out to his family, to whom we will be offering every support. | |
| "The deceased's co-workers are obviously shocked and saddened and we are working alongside BP to ensure they receive the support they need. | |
| "We do not currently know the circumstances of the incident but will be working closely with BP, Police Scotland and the Health and Safety Executive on a full and thorough investigation." | |
| BP said Unity is part of the Forties pipeline system. | BP said Unity is part of the Forties pipeline system. |