Air ambulance called to Jonesco in Fulwood after worker injured by forklift truck
A worker was rushed to hospital after being run over by a forklift truck at a factory in Fulwood.
The air ambulance was called to Jonesco in Pittman Way after the man was injured around 8am yesterday.
It’s not known how seriously the man was injured but the manufacturer said the staff member was taken to hospital for treatment.
Jonesco said an investigation is under way and the incident has been referred to the Health & Safety Executive.
A spokesperson for Jonesco said: “A forklift truck accident occurred at our premises at approximately 8am yesterday morning, with one employee sustaining injury.
“Emergency services attended promptly and our colleague was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
“The company will thoroughly investigate this incident to ensure any safety improvements are identified and implemented immediately. HSE have been informed.”
North West Ambulance Service and the Health & Safety Executive for approached for comment.