Man dies in crash at Hinkley Point C during planned work on site
Avon and Somerset Police were called to the scene at 8.30am
A man from Somerset has died in a construction traffic crash at Hinkley Point C this morning.
Avon and Somerset Police, along with South Western Ambulance Service were called at 8.30am and were told a man had been injured by machinery on site.
This happened during planned work on site, and he died shortly after sustaining his injuries.
The incident is being investigated by Police and the Health and Safety Executive, while work at the site has been paused and employees are said to be offered support.
"We are very sad to confirm that one of our team was involved in a fatal construction traffic incident this morning during planned work activities," Nigel Cann, Delivery Director at Hinkley Point C said.
"The incident is being investigated by the Police and the Health and Safety Executive and we will co-operate fully with the authorities.
"Work at the site has been stood down and we are offering support to colleagues affected by this tragic event.
"Our thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues at this very difficult time.”