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Worker dies in Heathrow Airport Terminal 2 accident | Worker dies in Heathrow Airport Terminal 2 accident |
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A construction worker has died in an accident at Heathrow Airport's recently reopened Terminal 2. | A construction worker has died in an accident at Heathrow Airport's recently reopened Terminal 2. |
The man in his 30s was fatally injured when he was struck by a truck at about 04:45 BST, police said. | The man in his 30s was fatally injured when he was struck by a truck at about 04:45 BST, police said. |
London Air Ambulance attended but the man died at the scene at about 05:45 BST. No arrests have been made. | London Air Ambulance attended but the man died at the scene at about 05:45 BST. No arrests have been made. |
The incident happened in an area of the terminal where construction activity was still taking place, an airport spokesman said. | The incident happened in an area of the terminal where construction activity was still taking place, an airport spokesman said. |
The driver stopped at the scene, Scotland Yard said. | The driver stopped at the scene, Scotland Yard said. |
"Our deepest sympathy and thoughts are with their family, friends and colleagues," the Heathrow spokesman said. | "Our deepest sympathy and thoughts are with their family, friends and colleagues," the Heathrow spokesman said. |
The man has yet to be formally identified but his next of kin have been been informed. | The man has yet to be formally identified but his next of kin have been been informed. |
The Health and Safety Executive said it was aware of the incident and was assisting police with inquiries at the site. | |
A new Heathrow Terminal 2 - known as the Queen's Terminal - opened in June. | A new Heathrow Terminal 2 - known as the Queen's Terminal - opened in June. |