Major search operation to find three missing following collapse at Didcot A power station
Three people are still missing following a collapse at Didcot A power station.
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Three people are still missing following a collapse at Didcot A power station.
A joint statement on behalf of Thames Valley Police and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) following the partial building collapse at Didcot power station on 23 February.
“The priority of the multi-agency response remains the recovery of the missing men so they can be returned to their families. Specialist officers from Thames Valley Police continue to support the families at this difficult time and we are providing them with regular updates on the progress.
The site owners RWE have overall responsibility for the safety of buildings and structures on their site. They must produce a plan for a safe method of working before the next stage of the recovery can begin. Once this is received and approved by HSE, emergency services are on hand to recover the missing men.
Preparation at the site, for the recovery, is taking place and will continue over the weekend.
We are working hard to identify as soon as possible what caused the building to partially collapse, to provide answers and prevent such a tragedy happening again.”
A family member of one of three men trapped under the collapsed Didcot power station has called the delay in their rescue "diabolical".
The Mayor of Didcot, Des Healy, says he and the town are devastated at the loss of lives and their thoughts are with the victims' families