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Worker killed at Hinkley Point C

Hinkley Point C under construction (Image: EDF Energy)
Hinkley Point C under construction (Image: EDF Energy)

A construction worker has died in a “construction traffic incident” at the construction site of nuclear power plant Hinkley Point C.

The BYLOR joint venture (Bouygues and Laing O’Rourke) is building the £23bn power station, which is due for completion in 2026.

A statement from client EDF said: “We are very sad to confirm that one of our team was involved in a fatal construction traffic incident this morning [Sunday] during planned work activities. The incident is being investigated by the police and the Health & Safety Executive and we will cooperate fully with the authorities.

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