A concrete company in Co Derry has confirmed that an employee has died in “a tragic accident” in the early hours of Wednesday.
Police have said the incident at the Tobermore Concrete premises on the Lisnamuck Road is not being treated as suspicious and an investigation is underway alongside the Health and Safety Executive.
The man has been named locally as Colin Desmond Thomas.
In a statement, Tobermore Concrete said it was devastated by the news.
“Tobermore can confirm there has been a tragic accident in one of our factories. We are devastated to report that a colleague has lost his life,” a spokesperson said.
“Our deepest condolences and thoughts are with the family at this difficult time. Tobermore are offering counselling to support our staff.
“At Tobermore, the Health and Safety of our employees is our utmost priority. An investigation is currently underway aided by the relevant authorities.
“We won’t be making any further comment at this time.”
The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service said it was alerted at 1.29am on Wednesday.
Two ambulances were dispatched but no patients were taken from the scene.
A death notice for Mr Thomas said he died "suddenly, as a result of a tragic accident", and said he was the "devoted husband of Karen" and the "loving son of the late Desmond and Sandra, much loved Brother of Michael and his wife Heather and Sarah and her husband Ronnie, much adored uncle of Poppy, Anna, Alex and Rhys, beloved son-in-law of Evelyn and the late Jim and a dear brother-in-law of Gary and his wife Donna."
No funeral details for Mr Thomas have yet been released.
