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Tragedy at Middlesbrough Port: Worker Dies
8 Dec, 2025
Summary
- A worker at Middlesbrough Port has tragically died.
- The fatal incident occurred Monday morning on the River Tees.
- Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the death.
A somber incident has occurred at Middlesbrough Port, where a worker lost their life on Monday morning. The freight logistics and port operations company, AV Dawson, which manages the site on the River Tees, confirmed the fatality.
Emergency medical services were called to the scene early Monday. The Health and Safety Executive is now involved, working alongside Cleveland Police to thoroughly investigate the events leading to the death. The company has stated its full cooperation with the ongoing inquiry.
AV Dawson, a long-standing operator with 80 years of experience, emphasized that their immediate thoughts are with the deceased individual's family and friends, as well as their own staff during this difficult period. Their health and safety team is actively engaged on-site.
