The Health and Safety Executive has confirmed that it is investigating the death of a Darlington man during an industrial accident at a car garage.

Emergency services were called to Macadams car recovery garage on Boroughbridge Road in Ripon on Friday (March 29, 2024) at about 8am, following reports of an incident at the site.

Ambulance, air ambulance, fire and police teams were in attendance - with police confirming that the man, from Darlington, a man in his 30s, died at the scene.

North Yorkshire Police have issued a statement saying that the Health and Safety Executive will now investigate the case. 

The Health and Safety Executive has also confirmed that it will be taking part in the investigation into the Darlington man's death. 

A HSE spokesperson said: “We are aware and assisting North Yorkshire Police with the investigation.”

The full North Yorkshire Police statement:

A spokesperson for the police force said: "We responded to a fatal industrial accident at a vehicle recovery garage on Boroughbridge Road in Ripon on Friday (29 March 2024).

"It happened at around 8am and resulted in the death of a man aged in his 30s from the Darlington area.

"He was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. His family have been informed and are being supported by the police. 

"Ambulance, air ambulance, fire and police teams were in attendance.

"We are assisting the accident investigation led by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)."