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Fatal scaffold collapse man named

by Murdo Maguire last modified 18-04-2006 04:09

The construction worker who died after scaffolding collapsed at a building site has been named. John Robinson, 49, died in hospital on Friday after the incident at the site of the new Jurys Inn Hotel in Milton Keynes last Tuesday. Mr Robinson leaves a widow, three children and six grandchildren.

The Health and Safety Executive is investigating the collapse of the scaffolding, in which two other people were injured.

Up to 200 workmen were at the Witan Gate site but many were on a lunch break when the structure came down. The 279-bedroom Jurys Inn Hotel was due to open in June.

Eamonn Laverty, managing director of building firm McAleer and Rushe, has offered his sympathy to Mr Robinson's relatives. "Our thoughts and condolences are with the family," he said.

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