A man has died following an industrial accident near King's Lynn.

Police officers were called to a business in Maple Road in Saddlebow Industrial Estate just after 9pm yesterday, May 9.

A man in his 40s died and his next of kin has been informed.

Eastern Daily Press: Maple Road on the Saddlebow Industrial Estate in King's LynnMaple Road on the Saddlebow Industrial Estate in King's Lynn (Image: Chris Bishop)

Norfolk Police and the Health and Safety Executive are working to investigate the circumstances that led to the man's death.

A police cordon was put in place following the accident and has since been removed.

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