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Two People Are Now Known to Have Died in a Workplace Incident in County Down
Emergency services and inspectors are investigating after three ambulances and two hazard response teams responded to the scene, officials said.
- Two people died following a workplace incident on Ballygowan Road in Crossnacreevy, County Down, on Friday after the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service received a 999 call at 10:45 AM.
- Earlier reports indicated people were "trapped in a trench" while earthworks were underway at the site, prompting dispatch of three ambulances and two Hazardous Area Response Teams.
- East Belfast MP and DUP Leader Gavin Robinson offered condolences, stating, "My thoughts are with their families and loved ones at this devastating time, and with the emergency services responding."
- Police closed Ballygowan Road, forcing Ulsterbus 512/12 services to divert; stops at Crossnacreevy School, Roselawn, and Ryan Park remain out of service during emergency response.
- The Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland is investigating on-site, liaising with emergency services and relevant agencies to determine the incident's circumstances and cause.
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Two people are now known to have died in a workplace incident in County Down
Two people have died after a workplace incident in Crossnacreevy, County Down. The incident happened on the Ballygowan Road, and emergency crews responded quickly after a 999 call was made shortly before 11 am. The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service said it received the call at 10.45 am. A substantial emergency response followed, with three ambulances […]
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Two dead following workplace incident in Co Down
The Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland said its inspectors are on site.
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