11/08/2016
Man Dies In Lurgan Workplace Incident
The Health & Safety Executive (HSENI) has launched an investigation after a man died in a workplace incident in Lurgan, Co Armagh.
It happened at premises in the Queen's Place area on Thursday morning, 11 August.
In a statement HSENI said: "Our sympathies and thoughts are with the bereaved family at this very difficult time."
No other information has been released.
Upper Bann DUP MP David Simpson said: "I am deeply saddened to learn of the incident in Lurgan this morning where a young man has lost his life. I know the man's family very well and my thoughts and prayers are with them."
DUP MLA Carla Lockhart said: "My sincere sympathies are with the family of the young man. I knew him and his family well and was speaking to him only a few days ago. I pray that God will sustain them through the difficult weeks and months ahead.
"Following the incident this morning I have attended the scene and spoken to the owners of the company who are a very well respected family business in Lurgan. There is absolute devastation at this tragedy. I will be continuing to help all concerned through this difficult time."
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It happened at premises in the Queen's Place area on Thursday morning, 11 August.
In a statement HSENI said: "Our sympathies and thoughts are with the bereaved family at this very difficult time."
No other information has been released.
Upper Bann DUP MP David Simpson said: "I am deeply saddened to learn of the incident in Lurgan this morning where a young man has lost his life. I know the man's family very well and my thoughts and prayers are with them."
DUP MLA Carla Lockhart said: "My sincere sympathies are with the family of the young man. I knew him and his family well and was speaking to him only a few days ago. I pray that God will sustain them through the difficult weeks and months ahead.
"Following the incident this morning I have attended the scene and spoken to the owners of the company who are a very well respected family business in Lurgan. There is absolute devastation at this tragedy. I will be continuing to help all concerned through this difficult time."
(CD)
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