A man has been killed in an industrial accident while working on a new-build housing estate in Norfolk. The incident occurred just after 11am on Tuesday at the Furlong Heath development on Salhouse Road in Sprowston, near Norwich.
Emergency services attended the scene, and the man, who has not yet been named, was declared dead at the scene. Police have informed his next of kin, and the Health and Safety Executive is assisting with the investigation.
The man was described as an “agency general operative” by developers Tilia Homes, who confirmed the site will remain closed while a full investigation takes place. A spokesperson for the company said: “Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the individual’s family, friends and colleagues at this incredibly difficult time.”
Norfolk Police said officers are investigating alongside colleagues from the HSE. The development comprises two, three and four-bedroom homes on the edge of Norwich city centre.
