Man dies in 'industrial accident' at Ripon garage

An investigation is underway after a man died in an "industrial accident" at a garage in Ripon in North Yorkshire.

Emergency services were called to Boroughbridge Road in the town on Friday 29 March. A man in his 30s was pronounced dead at the scene.

A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: "We have been dealing with a fatal industrial accident at a vehicle recovery garage on Boroughbridge Road in Ripon."It happened at around 8am on Friday (29 March 2024) and resulted in the death of a man aged in his 30s from the Darlington area."His family have been informed and are being supported by the police."Ambulance, air ambulance, fire and police teams were in attendance."

Police are assisting the accident investigation alongside North Yorkshire Council’s Environmental Health team.

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