Friday 25 November 2022

Staff member dies after industrial accident at Jesmond supermarket

BY DAKOTA TAIT

A staff member has died after an industrial accident at Woolworths Jesmond on Friday morning.

Emergency services were called around 7:30am.

The 39-year-old woman suffered fatal injuries and was declared deceased at the scene by paramedics.

It's not believed to be suspicious, but police have established a crime scene and are investigating.

The supermarket is currently closed, though the rest of the shopping centre remains open.