Oliver Mawdsley tragedy: The community left reeling after shocking death of teen in 'workplace accident'

A community is in mourning after the shocking death of a teenager who was killed during a 'workplace accident.'

Emergency services descended on a usually quiet industrial estate on Tile Street in Bury on Thursday morning (February 8) after police were notified of the horror incident.

Paramedics, police and fire crews all attended, but sadly, 17-year-old Oliver Mawdsley, from Moorside, Bury, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Since news of his tragic death broke, tributes have poured in for the youngster. His death has left the local Bury community reeling.

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Posting on Facebook, Craig Suzanne Mawdsley said: “Our nephew Oliver. Our hearts are broken. R.I.P and fly high xxx." Charlie Lou Mawdsley wrote: “My little cousin. Forever will be in our hearts our Ollie.”

Messages from others who knew Oliver have also been left. Leanne Appleton wrote: “Oliver you are going to be missed out hearts are broken such an amazing boy growing into an amazing young man with a bright future. We love you xxx”.

Greg Bradbury wrote: “Fly high Oliver. You was a good lad.” Kelly Marie Pochin said: “Rest in peace Oliver you was truly an amazing lovely lad xx”

Llorenna Hodgkinson wrote: “Until we meet again Oliver. Such an amazing person took far too soon forever in my heart."

Amy Beckford said: “Our family friends I just can't get my head round it. From family meals, to holidays to parties and lots of laughs. I'm so gutted it hurts." Max Turner added: “Rip big lad till we meet again.”

Following the incident, a 41-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving offences and gross negligence manslaughter. A 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of gross