DHL worker killed and three injured in tyre container tragedy at logistics centre

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West Midlands Police and the Health and Safety Executive are investigating the incident at the company's depot in Coventry

A DHL worker was killed and three colleagues injured when a stack of tyres fell on top of them in a freak accident.

The victim was working in an office block when a metal storage container filled with tyres crashed through the roof.

Night shift workers desperately tried to free the 50-year-old and his three colleagues from beneath the tyres.

One man, who has not been named, suffered a heart attack and died after being taken to hospital.

Another worker remains seriously ill with head injuries while two others were discharged after receiving treatment.

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An investigation is now underway into the incident at the DHL Supply Chain logistic centre in Coventry on Tuesday morning.

West Midlands Police said: "We are liaising with the Health and Safety Executive to establish the cause of this incident."

DHL confirmed the man's tragic death and said a "full investigation" will take place into the tragedy.