Tragedy as worker dies after police called to Greggs' Manchester factory

A worker died after collapsing at Greggs ' factory in east Manchester. The tragic incident happened at the bakery chain's production site in Openshaw in the early hours of Thursday .

Greggs confirmed the staff member passed away after "suddenly falling ill." The company said the man, who was in his 60s, received "urgent medical attention." He was rushed to hospital but died a short time later. Greater Manchester Police officers also attended. The force said there are "not believed to be any suspicious circumstances." Greggs is offering support to the man's family and colleagues.A spokesperson said the thoughts of everyone at the company were with the man's family. A spokesperson for GMP said: "We were called to reports of a medial incident at a factory on Greenside Street at around 3.10am on 13 June.

"Sadly, despite the best efforts of emergency services, a man in his 60s was pronounced dead in hospital a short while later. There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances." A spokesperson for the North West Ambulance Service said: "I can confirm an ambulance and response vehicle attended following a call at 03.04am, and a patient was taken to hospital."

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