Government launches probe after woman killed by lorry at industrial premise in Gosport
A woman died at the scene
An investigation has been launched by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) after a woman was killed by a lorry during an incident at an industrial premise in Gosport.
As reported, a 44-year-old woman died at the scene of the crash at Huhtamaki in Rowner Road on Monday (October 12) around 8.15am.
No arrests have been made with police leading an investigation alongside the government’s HSE which was informed.
A HSE spokesperson has now said: “We have begun an investigation into this incident and are working jointly with Hampshire police who are currently still in primacy.”
A police spokesperson previously said: “We were contacted at 8:15am yesterday (Monday 12 October) by our colleagues at South Central Ambulance Service reporting a pedestrian had been involved in an incident with a lorry at an industrial premise on Rowner Road, Gosport.
“The pedestrian, a 44-year-old woman from Gosport, died at the scene of the incident. Her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
“Enquiries into the incident are ongoing, and the Health and Safety Executive has been notified.”