Man (64) dies in ‘tragic incident’ at Cracknore Hard, Marchwood

A 64-year-old man has died in an industrial accident in Marchwood, police have confirmed.

Emergency services responded to the “tragic incident” at Cracknore Hard, owned by Associated British Ports, shortly before 2pm yesterday (Wednesday).

A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary confirmed the man, who suffered serious injuries, was pronounced dead at the scene. His family have been notified.

The spokesperson added officers remain at the scene and are liaising with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

An ABP spokesperson told the A&T: “We are aware of a tragic incident involving a person on site at ABP Solent Gateway on Wednesday 18th September.

“We are providing the appropriate assistance to the relevant bodies to support their inquiries into the incident. We won’t be providing any further comment at this time.

“Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the person involved.”

A spokesperson for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance confirmed it had been sent to the scene at 1.52pm, with a doctor and specialist paramedic onboard.

The spokesperson said: “The charity's critical care paramedic response car, carrying two specialist paramedics, was also dispatched.

“Following treatment on scene, the air ambulance teams returned to base.”

A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary initially said there was a report of an “industrial incident” at Marchwood barracks.