Man suffers 'potentially life changing injuries' at Devonport dockyard

A man trapped under a metal bar at Devonport dockyard is being treated for potentially life-changing injuries.

Emergency services were called to the incident yesterday morning.

The man's family has been told and the health and safety executive is looking into how it happened.

"Police were called by the ambulance service at 8.50am today to Devonport Dockyard following reports of incident where a man had become trapped under a metal bar.

"The man, who is reported to have sustained multiple serious injuries, has been taken to hospital. His next of kin have been informed.

"The Health and Safety Executive have been informed. Enquiries are ongoing."

Devon & Cornwall Police

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