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Scrapyard worker from Shrewsbury died after incident with excavator, inquest told

A scrapyard worker has died after an incident with an excavator, an inquest heard.

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By Nick Humphreys

Published Jan 25

Last updated Jan 25

Shropshire Coroners Court

Russell John Gittins, aged 54, was working at PTS Grab Hire at Shawbury Industrial Estate last Thursday, January 18 when the incident occurred.

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