A MAN in his 20s has died after becoming trapped in machinery while at work.
Police were called to Doric FPD on Farrington Road, Burnley at around 10.20pm on Tuesday.
A spokesman has now confirmed that a man in his 20s, who had been working at the site, died at the scene after becoming trapped in machinery.
They said: “A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: "We attended Doric FPD in Burnley at around 10.30pm last night (Tuesday, December 3) following reports of an industrial accident.
"We attended and found a man, aged in his 20s, who had been working at the site, had become trapped in some machinery and had sadly died.
"A joint investigation between the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the police is now underway.
"Our thoughts are very much with the man’s family and friends at this tragic time."
A joint investigation between the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and Lancashire Police is now underway.
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