A worker has died after an incident at an Amazon warehouse.
Emergency services were called to the warehouse in Windrush Road, Tilbury at around 8.30am yesterday.
Police say the man was taken ill and died at the scene.
A spokesman for Essex Police said: "We were called just before 8.30am on Sunday 7 November by ambulance colleagues to Dock Road, Tilbury, following a man taking ill.
"Sadly, the man died. His death is not being treated as suspicious."
Ambulance crews attended after reports of the man being unwell at the centre.
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A spokesman for the East of England Ambulance Service said: "We received a call at 8.10am yesterday with reports of a person who was unwell in Winchelsea Road, Tilbury.
"We sent one ambulance, however the person sadly died at the scene."
An Amazon spokesman said: "We're deeply saddened by this tragic event. Their family and loved ones are in our thoughts, and we're supporting them and our employees during this difficult time."
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