Man dies after becoming trapped under machinery
Police were called to an industrial site in Whitehill Road, Ellistown on Thursday
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A man has died after becoming trapped under machinery at an industrial site in Leicestershire.
Police said they were called to premises in Whitehill Road, Ellistown, near Coalville, at 07:18 GMT on Thursday.
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service and East Midlands Ambulance Service were also in attendance.
The man, who was in his 20s, was removed from under the machinery after a short time but was pronounced dead at the scene, officers said.
The Health and Safety Executive has been informed and is investigating alongside police.
No further details have been released but there are no reports of any other injuries.
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