Death after 'serious incident' in Gloucestershire factory

Emergency services were called to the factory, run by Suntory Beverage and Food, to reports a man has been injured.

The man in question was airlifted to Southmead hospital in Bristol, but died of his injuries three days later.

Health and Safety England said it is investigating the incident alongside Gloucestershire Police.

Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I have said they are complying with investigations.

Their statement says-

A serious incident occurred in our warehouse at our Coleford manufacturing site on the 22nd of April. We are deeply saddened to confirm that this has since resulted in the loss of a colleague.

We are in close communication with the family of the employee and the whole business extends our sincere condolences at this extremely difficult time.

We are cooperating fully with the ongoing investigation by the regulator. Given that it is very much a live investigation, it would not be appropriate to comment further.

Our thoughts remain with the family of our colleague, and we would also ask that their privacy is respected at this time.