A Bath school says the community is 'shocked and saddened' after a construction worker died on its premises after a wall collapsed on him.
Bath & North East Somerset Council confirmed a man who working at Swainswick Primary School, off Innox Lane, had died on Tuesday, March 19.
In its statement yesterday (March 21), the authority said the man died following the collapse of a wall which was being built in a segregated construction site on school grounds.
An investigation into his death has been launched.
The BANES statement reads: "Bath & North East Somerset Council is saddened to learn of the death of a construction worker following an incident at Swainswick School on Tuesday March 19.
"The council’s thoughts go to his family, friends and colleagues.
"The man died following the collapse of a wall which was being built in a segregated construction site on school grounds.
"As with all such incidents, the council is fully supporting the Health & Safety Executive and Avon & Somerset Police in their investigations.
"The HSE has concluded that the school is safe for children, staff and parents.
"The council is providing support for anyone at the school who may have been affected by the incident.
"Given the ongoing investigations the council is unable to make any further comment at this time."
Headteacher, Grant Swarbrooke said: "Due to the ongoing investigation we are unable to comment and must refer you to Bath and North East Somerset Council’s Communications team.
"Of course the whole community is shocked and saddened by this tragic event and our thoughts go to his family, friends and colleagues."
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