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.
THAMES VALLEY POLICE has marked the fifth anniversary of a fatal accident at Didcot Power Station by issuing tributes to the men who died. The force honoured demolition workers Michael Collings, Ken Cresswell, Christopher Huxtable and John Shaw who were killed on February 23, 2016, by the partial collapse of the boiler house on site. Deputy chief constable Jason Hogg, said: “Our thoughts as always remain with the family and friends of Michael Collings, Ken Cresswell, Christopher Huxtable and John Shaw, who lost their lives following the partial collapse at the Didcot A Power Station. Five years have passed since the incident which claimed these men’s lives. As from day one we continue to investigate with the same focus, dedication, and a commitment to find out what led to the deaths of the four men and obtain answers for their families.
Police investigation continuing into Didcot Power Station collapse
Today marks the fifth anniversary of the incident, in which four men died
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Today marks the fifth anniversary of the incident, in which four men died.
Thames Valley Police Deputy Chief Constable, Jason Hogg, said: “Our thoughts as always remain with the family and friends of Michael Collings, Ken Cresswell, Christopher Huxtable and John Shaw, who lost their lives following the partial collapse at the Didcot A Power Station.
“Five years have passed since the incident which claimed these men’s lives.
“As from day one we continue to investigate with the same focus, dedication, and a commitment to find out what led to the deaths of the four men and obtain answers for their families.
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