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Didcot collapse: investigators cannot say when inquiry will finish
Investigators say they are still unable to put a timeframe on when their examination will be complete five years after the Didcot Power Station collapse.
On 23 February 2016, Ken Cresswell, Chris Huxtable, John Shaw and Mick Collings died following the collapse of the boiler house at Didcot Power Station during demolition works being carried out by Coleman & Company.
Thames Valley Police, which has been investigating the incident alongside the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), said it is “unable to put a timeframe” on the probe.
The force also paid tribute to the victims in a statement. Deputy chief constable Jason Hogg said the officers’ “thoughts as always remain with the family and friends” of the men.
Laing O’Rourke sees COVID-19 surge at Royal Liverpool job
Some 26 workers on Laing O’Rourke’s Royal Liverpool Hospital project have recently tested positive for COVID-19.
The contractor said it has implemented COVID-secure working practices since last March, but nevertheless experienced an outbreak among workers in line with recent increases in the city.
A spokesperson said: “In recent weeks, we have seen an increase in positive test results amongst people working on the project in line with the latest increases in the Liverpool region. When a worker tests positive, we ensure they follow national guidance and self-isolate immediately.
“We also implement track and trace procedures and ask the contacts of anyone who has tested positive to leave the project and isolate. Work in the zone in which the individual who tested positive was working is then paused to enable it to be deep cleaned before work resumes.”