By Sohaib Shams
A 50-year-old man died following an industrial incident involving a tipper truck on the grounds of Blenheim Palace in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, on October 14, Thames Valley Police confirmed in a statement released Friday.
Police and safety investigation underway
Officers were called to the palace grounds at around 1 p.m. that day. The man, described as a labourer working on a pathway for a contractor, died at the scene. A specially trained officer is supporting his family. No arrests have been made.
Thames Valley Police said they are working with the Health and Safety Executive to investigate the fatal incident.
Palace expresses condolences
Dominic Hare, chief executive of Blenheim Palace, said the estate was deeply saddened by the death of a man working on a construction site on the wider estate. He offered heartfelt condolences to the man's family, friends and colleagues and confirmed the palace is supporting the investigation.
Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987, was built between 1705 and 1722 and is known as the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill.
