Tragedy as man dies after police called to 'work place accident' at industrial unit

A man has died after police were called to a 'work place accident' at an industrial unit in Oldham.

Emergency services descended on a business premises in Chadderton at around 8.30am on Monday (24 April) after they were called to reports of an accident.

The man was treated by paramedics at the scene, but was sadly pronounced dead a short time later. No further details about the man's identity have been released at this stage.

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Greater Manchester Police confirmed an investigation has been launched. No arrests have been made at this stage.

It's understood the business, which is situated on an industrial unit, was taped off by police for a number of hours on Monday, with emergency vehicles spotted at the scene.

No further details about the incident have been released.

A spokesperson for GMP said: "At around 8.30am on Monday 24 April 2023 officers were called to reports of a workplace accident at a business premises in Chadderton.

"Emergency services attended and despite the best efforts of paramedics a man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing."

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