Dorset: Man dies following industrial incident in Verwood

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The man's next of kin was informed, police said

A man has died following an industrial incident.

Emergency services were called to Coopers Lane, in Verwood, at 08:57 GMT on Tuesday, after reports of an industrial incident at the site.

A man aged in his 30s died at the scene and another man was arrested in relation with the incident, Dorset Police said.

The force said a cordon remained in place to enable an investigation of the scene.

Firefighters and the ambulance services also attended, and the coroner has been made aware, police said.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) said it was aware of the incident and was making initial inquiries.

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