A tragic industrial accident at a Huntersville grocery store resulted in the fatality of an individual Friday morning. WBTV reports that the incident occurred at approximately 9:30 a.m. at the Lowes Foods on Boren Street, situated near interstate I-77. The Huntersville Police Department have yet to release extensive details about the nature of the accident, except that the victim was a male and his death is being ruled as an accidental.
Authorities were on the scene, where WSOC-TV's coverage showed the store's loading dock sequestered behind police tape. Alongside local police presence, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is anticipated to become involved, as stated by Brian Vaughan of the Huntersville Police Department during a conversation with Channel 9's Almiya White.
The victim's identity is still withheld pending family notification. Emergency services, including medic, confirmed the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. While few specifics are available at this time, the full scope of the events leading up to the accident remains unclear, with Queen City News noting that more information will be shared as it becomes available.
