Authorities investigate a front loader that is used to move shipping containers at the Port of Elizabeth that was involved in a fatal accident that claimed the life of a female dock worker. (Photo by NJ.com user)
By Email the author | Follow on Twitter
on August 07, 2015 at 2:52 PM, updated August 07, 2015 at 3:54 PM
A woman working at the Port of Elizabeth was struck and killed Friday afternoon by a piece of equipment that moves shipping containers, Port Authority police said.
The accident happened at 1:20 p.m. at the APM Terminal when the 40-year old woman, who was a dock worker, was struck by the top loader, said Joseph Pentangelo, a Port Authority police spokesman.
RELATED: Dock worker killed in Port Newark accident
Emergency Medical personal responded and pronounced her dead at the scene, he said.
It is not known how the accident happened and Port Authority police are investigating the cause, Pentagelo said.
This is a developing story. Check NJ.com for updates.
Larry Higgs may be reached at lhiggs@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @commutinglarry. Find NJ.com on Facebook.
The accident happened at 1:20 p.m. at the APM Terminal when the 40-year old woman, who was a dock worker, was struck by the top loader, said Joseph Pentangelo, a Port Authority police spokesman.
RELATED: Dock worker killed in Port Newark accident
Emergency Medical personal responded and pronounced her dead at the scene, he said.
It is not known how the accident happened and Port Authority police are investigating the cause, Pentagelo said.
This is a developing story. Check NJ.com for updates.
Larry Higgs may be reached at lhiggs@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @commutinglarry. Find NJ.com on Facebook.
I am a dockworker at the Port of Antwerp/ Belgium. I know how dangerous it can be. My condolences to the family and co-workers.
ReplyDelete