Man arrested after death on Dukinfield industrial estate

An investigation with the Health and Safety Executive has been launched

Author: Matt MaddrenPublished 4th Mar 2023
Last updated 4th Mar 2023

A man's been arrested following the death of a man on an Industrial Estate in Greater Manchester.

It happened yesterday morning (Friday), when police were called to reports of a concern for welfare of a man on Outram Road in the Dukinfield area.

Emergency service attended the scene, and the 42-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.

Initial enquiries suggest the victim was working onsite when a excavator vehicle collided with the him.

A 33 year old man - the driver of the vehicle - was arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter and was taken to custody for further questioning.

He's subsequently been released under investigation.

An investigation with the Health and Safety Executive has been launched to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

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