Man injured in 'industrial incident' at Tata Steel in Port Talbot

His injuries have been described as 'possibly life-changing'

The Tata Steel steelworks, Port Talbot
Author: Gavin RutterPublished 18th Aug 2023

A man has been injured in an industrial incident at the Tata Steel steelworks in Port Talbot.

Emergency services were called to the site last night, with police confirming a 46 year old man was taken to hospital.

His injuries are described as 'possibly life-changing'.

In a statement, a spokesperson for South Wales Police said: "Shortly before 8.20pm last night (Thursday 17 August) emergency services were called to Tata Steel following an industrial incident.

"A 46-year-old man was taken by ambulance to the university Hospital of Wales, Cardiff with what are described as possibly life-changing injuries.

"The Health and Safety Executive has been informed."

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