Morgan Sindall site closed after worker dies

A Morgan Sindall construction site in Cambridge has been closed until further notice after a worker on a £90m development suffered fatal injuries.

An air ambulance was called to the Mill Yard site by Mill Road on Monday, but medics were unable to save the contractor.

Morgan Sindall, which is delivering a project to construct 70 flats and commercial buildings, said it is working with health and safety officials.

“Sadly, a contractor working on our Mill Road project in Cambridge was fatally injured at the site the afternoon of Monday 21 July,” a spokesman said.

“Our thoughts and condolences are first and foremost with the family and friends.

“We are working in full cooperation with the emergency services and relevant health and safety officials as part of a full and thorough investigation. The construction site is currently closed and will remain closed until all appropriate investigations are completed.”

Morgan Sindall, which ranked second in last year’s CN100 index of the UK’s biggest contractors, was delivering the project for rail pensions provider Railpen.

“A construction worker sustained fatal injuries during the incident and, while emergency services attended the scene and provided medical care, sadly the individual could not be saved,” Railpen said.

“We extend our heartfelt condolences to family, friends and colleagues, and support is being provided to all those affected.

“We have been working closely with the relevant authorities and our partners to respond to this incident.

“The construction site will remain closed until further notice.”

East Anglian Air Ambulance confirmed it had attended the scene to “provide enhanced pre-hospital care”.

The Health and Safety Executive, which inspects safety and investigates incidents on construction sites, has not responded to a request for comment.

Work started on the mixed-use scheme, which includes homes, offices, shops and a park, in January. The development is due to open by 2027.