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Police name two men who died in Crossnacreevy workplace incident
Overview
Police have named two men who died following a workplace incident on the Ballygowan Road in Crossnacreevy, County Down. Joseph Hobbs, 23, and Mark Glover, 38, were pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities and Northern Ireland's Health and Safety Executive (HSENI) are continuing enquiries into the incident.
Key points
- Two men died following a workplace incident on the Ballygowan Road in Crossnacreevy on Friday at about 10:45 BST.
- The victims have been named by police as Joseph Hobbs, 23, from Comber, and Mark Glover, 38, from Ballygowan.
- Both men received medical treatment but were pronounced dead at the scene.
- Police are continuing to work with Northern Ireland's Health and Safety Executive (HSENI) as enquiries progress.
- Local politicians, including MP Gavin Robinson and MLA Peter McReynolds, expressed their condolences to the families and loved ones.