Boy, 17, dies in 'workplace accident' on Bury industrial estate as two men, 36 & 41, arrested | O8DI7T2 | 2024-02-11 06:08:01
Two males, aged 36 and 41, have been arrested after the horror in Bury, Higher Manchester, shortly after 10am in the present
A 17-YEAR-OLD boy has died following a "workplace accident"' on an industrial property.
Two males, aged 36 and 41, have been arrested after the horror in Bury, Higher Manchester, shortly after 10am in the present day.
Hearth crews and paramedics have been also summoned to attend the incident.
A 41-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving offences and gross negligence manslaughter, whereas a 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
Crime scene investigators have been seen taking photograph evidence in the space at lunchtime.
Various individuals have been seen coming and going from the scene throughout the afternoon, whereas the wider industrial property was busy with companies open.
Eyewitnesses reported a large police presence and paramedics after the tragedy.
One worker stated the incident had been described to them as an "accident" however different staff within the space stated that they had been informed that someone "had been hit on the top".
A employee at a scrapyard next to the scene stated: "An ambulance tried coming into the yard.
"They stated apparently anyone had been harm. A great deal of police came and we took them down there."
Officers remained attendance on the scene throughout Thursday, with each police and the Well being and Safety Government (HSE) making enquiries.
The North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) also confirmed it was referred to as out to attend at 10:04am.
Quite a few police automobiles have been seen parked up on personal land at the finish of Tile Road, past a gated area.
A joint investigation is now underway between GMP and the HSE to determine the complete circumstances surrounding the teenager's demise.
A spokesperson for GMP stated: "At around 10:10am at present (Thursday 8 February 2024), officers have been referred to as to studies of considerations for welfare at a business premises on Tile Road, Bury.
"It was established that a 17-year-old boy was involved in a office accident and despite one of the best efforts of emergency providers, he was sadly pronounced lifeless at the scene.
"A 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of driving offences and gross negligence manslaughter and a 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
"A joint investigation between GMP Bury CID and the Health and Safety Government has been launched to make enquiries into the circumstances that led to the boy's dying. Enquiries are ongoing at this stage."
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