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Jan 2021
Last Updated: 14/01/2021
Man dies on Ripon building site
The man, who has not been named, died yesterday. North Yorkshire Police say it and the Health and Safety Executive are investigating the incident.
A man has died after an incident at a building site in Ripon.
North Yorkshire Police issued a brief statement this afternoon confirming the news. It said:
"Police were called to a report of an industrial incident in Ripon at about 10.30am on Wednesday.
"A man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Enquiries are ongoing jointly with the Health and Safety Executive."
A member of the public contacted the Stray Ferret on Wednesday saying Harrogate Road in Ripon was closed and a large number of police, fire engines and ambulances were in attendance.
The police initially declined to reveal any information but today confirmed a man, who has not been named, had died.
No further details about the incident have been released.
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