Man Dies Following Suspected Industrial Incident at Beetham Paper Mill

A man in his 50s has died following a suspected industrial incident at a paper mill in Beetham, Cumbria.

Cumbria Police said officers were called to Pelta Medical Papers at 2:46am on Monday, October 19, 2026, following reports of a potential industrial incident.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have not yet confirmed the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

A spokesperson for Cumbria Police said enquiries were ongoing to establish what happened. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has also been notified.

An HSE spokesperson confirmed that the organisation was aware of the incident and was working alongside police.

The investigation remains ongoing, and further details have not yet been released.

The incident has raised concerns about workplace safety, although authorities have not confirmed the cause of death or whether any safety breaches occurred.

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