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Forklift driver died in warehouse accident - investigation by Thurrock Council is proceeding

By Neil Speight 6th Jun 2021

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Local News by Neil Speight 6th Jun 2021

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An aerial shot of part of the logistics park adjacent to DP World London Gateway.

THE death of a Thurrock man in a forklift accident on a borough logistics park is being investigated.

Well known locally, but not yet officially named, the man died in the incident at the Gateway Logistics Park near Corringham last Wednesday.

A statement from the Health and Safety Executive says: "The death arose from a forklift truck overturn in the yard of a warehouse.

"It is currently being investigated by Thurrock Council."

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