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

Local News by Neil Speight 6th Jun 2021  
An aerial shot of part of the logistics park adjacent to DP World London Gateway.
An aerial shot of part of the logistics park adjacent to DP World London Gateway.
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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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