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Man, 45, dies after falling into empty silo at Speke factory - Liverpool Echo
Emergency services responded swiftly to a serious industrial incident involving a 45-year-old man who fell 30 feet into an empty silo, prompting an ongoing investigation by authorities.
- On Monday, September 8, a 45-year-old man died after falling into an empty silo at a factory on Woodland Avenue in Speke, with emergency services called around 7.20pm.
- Merseyside Police detectives and the Health and Safety Executive have launched an investigation into the tragic accident at Dugdale Nutrition's Speke plant where a 43-year-old staff member died Monday evening.
- A 999 call after 7 pm prompted Merseyside Police, Fire and Rescue, and the North West Ambulance Service to respond; fire crews arrived by 7.13pm with two engines and the search and rescue team deploying a rope system for rescue.
- Police confirmed the man was pronounced dead at the scene, his next-of-kin have been informed, and Merseyside Police established an outer cordon with Woodland Avenue closed as emergency services remained into the evening.
- Tributes have been paid to the worker by colleagues, friends and community members as Dugdale Nutrition expressed profound sadness on Tuesday and asked for privacy for the loved ones of the deceased.
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