Police confirm Dungannon factory death

An investigation has launched following the death of a man at a Co Tyrone food processing plant.

Emergency services were called to Linden Foods premises at the Granville Industrial Estate in Dungannon at approx 8am on Thursday 5th August.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “Police and the Health and Safety Executive are investigating an incident in which a man has died at commercial premises in the Eskragh Road area of Dungannon earlier today...Enquiries are ongoing.”

A statement from the team at Linden Food Group reads:

"Following a fatality today (5th August 2021), our thoughts are with the family, friends and workmates of our deceased colleague. Safety is a priority at Linden Foods and we are investigating the circumstances of the tragic accident and fully co-operating with the relevant authorities. We will be providing full support to those colleagues impacted by this tragic incident."

Inspectors from the Health and Safety Executive and the PSNI are currently in attendance at the scene.

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