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Construction worker killed at biogas plant

Grant Prior 11 years ago

A worker was killed during the construction of a biogas plant at a farm site in Cornwall last week.

The man, aged in his early-30s, died after an incident at Penare Farm, at Higher Fraddon.

The Health and Safety Executive has confirmed a joint investigation is under way with Devon and Cornwall Police.

The new £4m plant will convert pig slurry into electricity.

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