A man's death at a Rainham business park has sparked a joint investigation by police and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
Police were called at 1.41pm yesterday (August 5) to Suttons Business Park, New Road, Rainham, after reports of two people injured.
A man in his 40s was pronounced dead and police believe he was struck by a crate or pallet.
The HSE today (August 6) confirmed it was investigating with the force.
“We are aware of this incident and a joint investigation has been launched alongside the Metropolitan Police," a HSE spokesperson said.
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The HSE spokesperson added that police will be leading the investigation into the man's death.
"His next of kin has been informed," police added.
The second person involved but only injured was taken to hospital by the London Ambulance Service (LAS).
He was treated for his injuries and today police said his condition is not life-threatening.
People nearby were reportedly "in shock", namely staff at The Origin Gym in New Road who declined to comment further on the matter.
Robert Noon, director for All Advertising, submitted an image of London's Air Ambulance taken from the Rainham Steel building.
Mr Noon said he also saw emergency services rushing to the scene.
The LAS, assisting police colleagues, confirmed it had treated two people at the scene, but that a man died before they could take him to hospital.
"We took one patient to hospital but sadly, despite the best efforts of our crews, the other patient was pronounced dead at the scene," an LAS spokesperson said.
The incident prompted the LAS to send its hazardous area response team and the London Fire Brigade (LFB) to dispatch multiple units.
A LFB spokesperson said: "Firefighters were mobilised to assist emergency service colleagues at an incident on New Road in Rainham.
"Two fire engines, one fire rescue unit and around 15 firefighters from Wennington, Dagenham and East Ham fire stations attended the scene."
The incident was over for the LFB by 2.26pm after it was called at 1.43pm.
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