Worker dies days after falling through trench

Jack Champion The back end of a Thames Valley Police van can be seen parked up along a wooden boarded fence, in front of the entrance to a construction site. There is a sandy dirt track, with a grass verge and some hedging and trees to the right. Through the fence, in the distance, are shipping containers, mounds of rubble and a blue car and orange cordons.Jack Champion
Police are investigating after the accident at the site in Reading last week

A worker who was seriously injured after he fell through a trench at a construction site has died.

The 36-year-old man was working at an address in Amethyst Lane, Reading, at about 09:20 GMT on 19 February when the accident happened.

A Thames Valley Police spokesperson said the man died on Sunday and that his family is being supported by officers.

"The circumstances of his death is continued to be investigated by the police and HSE and a file will be prepared for the coroner," the spokesperson added.

Another person suffered minor injuries in last week's accident.

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