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Two people dead after workplace incident near rural road
HSENI inspectors are on site as police and rescue crews investigate a trench collapse that killed two workers, 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 dead following workplace incident in Co Down
The Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland said its inspectors are on site.
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