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Bulldozer driver dies on Medmerry Beach
A man has been run over by his own bulldozer and killed on Medmerry Beach in Selsey today (Friday November 20).
The 60-year-old man was thought to be carrying out shingle replenishment work on the beach at 7am today.
Fire services and paramedics were called to the scene, but sadly the Environment Agency employee died in hospital after freeing himself from underneath the vehicle.
Toby Willison, Environment Agency Southern Regional Director, said: "We are deeply saddened by the news that a contractor working on behalf of the Environment Agency has died in an accident.
"It happened this morning - Friday 20th November - on the beach at West Sands Caravan Park, Selsey.
"Police were called to the beach shortly before 7am, after reports that a 60-year old man had been trapped by a bulldozer on which he was working.
"Initial reports suggested that he had freed himself and he was taken to St Richards Hospital, Chichester, where he was pronounced dead. The man was a contractor working on behalf of the Environment Agency, on routine shingle maintenance at the beach.
"We wish to express our deepest sympathies to all those affected by this tragic accident.
"The circumstances are being investigated by police and the Health & Safety Executive and a report will be submitted to the West Sussex Coroner. We shall, of course, offer any assistance to help with their enquiries."
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