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Forklift truck driver killed in incident in Newbury | Forklift truck driver killed in incident in Newbury |
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A forklift truck driver has been killed in an incident in Newbury town centre. | A forklift truck driver has been killed in an incident in Newbury town centre. |
Police were called to the Costain development in Northbrook Street at 0910 BST after receiving reports that a forklift truck had overturned. | Police were called to the Costain development in Northbrook Street at 0910 BST after receiving reports that a forklift truck had overturned. |
The driver of the forklift truck, who has not been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. | The driver of the forklift truck, who has not been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. |
The area is open to pedestrians but is closed to vehicles. Thames Valley Police have informed the Health and Safety Executive of the incident. | The area is open to pedestrians but is closed to vehicles. Thames Valley Police have informed the Health and Safety Executive of the incident. |
A Thames Valley Police spokeswoman said: "We have no information about the driver at this stage as formal identification has not taken place." | |