Thorpe Willoughby: Roof worker dies after fall in Yorkshire village near Selby

The Health and Safety Executive has been informed after the death of a roof worker in Selby.

The man, in his 40s, was working on a roof on Fordlands, Thorpe Willoughby, near Selby, just before 10.30am on Saturday March 28 when he fell.

He died at the scene, North Yorkshire Police said.

His family is being supported by officers.

The Health and Safety Executive has been informed about the incident, police said.

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