A MAN who died in a workplace accident where he was trapped under a machine has been named by police.

Colin Willoughby, 52, was killed on May 21 after becoming trapped under a piece of machinery while at work at Graham Engineering Ltd in Nelson.

Police, fire and ambulance crews were called to the scene at around 3pm but Mr Willoughby died at the scene.

A police spokesperson confirmed that he died after becoming trapped under a machine. 

They said: "Police attended an industrial accident at Graham Engineering Ltd on Edward Street in Whitewalls Industrials estate at around 3pm.

"A man working at the site had become trapped under a piece of machinery and sadly died.

"An investigation has now been launched between the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the police.

"Our thoughts remain with friends and family of the man at this hard time."

A joint investigation between the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and police is now underway.

Det Ch Insp Jill Johnston, of Lancashire Constabulary’s Major Incident Unit, said: “This is a tragic incident and our thoughts are with Mr Willoughby’s family and friends.

“We are working closely with the HSE to establish the circumstances surrounding Mr Willoughby’s death.”