Investigations after farm death

A man has died while working on an agricultural site near Donington.

The incident happened on Monday afternoon when the man was working for Lincolnshire Field Products.
A spokesman for the company, which has its main office just outside of Spalding, said: “It is with deep sadness that one of our agricultural employees became unresponsive during the afternoon of December 11 while working in the Donington locality.
“Colleagues working nearby alerted the emergency services and sought assistance.
“The circumstances surrounding the incident are as yet unknown and an investigation is underway.
“We will co-operate fully with the authorities in their investigations, and we offer our deepest and sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
“Out of respect for the family and colleagues within our business who are deeply upset, we politely ask for privacy during this time.”
A spokesman for the Health and Safety Executive said: “We are aware of an incident and currently making enquiries.”
Emergency services were called to the incident.
Lincolnshire Police had not responded to a request for a comment before The Voice went to press while Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue did not comment as to whether they attended the incident.

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