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Abigail Nicholson

Health and safety inspectors investigating death of dad at bus depot

The Health and Safety Executive are investigating after a dad was killed after being hit by a bus.

Norman Rigby was hit by a bus on Canal Street, outside a bus depot, in Bootle, at around 3.55pm on Monday, November 7. Emergency services, including police, ambulance crews and fire service, rushed to the scene but the 63-year-old died in hospital a short time later.

Now, the Health and Safety Executive, a government agency responsible for the regulation and enforcement of workplace health, safety and welfare, have confirmed they are investigating the incident.

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A spokesperson for the agency said: "HSE is aware of the incident and investigating with Merseyside Police."

In tributes online, Mr Rigby has been described as a "top bloke" with hundreds also sharing their condolences to his family.

Norman's family said: "Norman was much loved by his family. He has a big impact on everyone he met and was definitely a character not easily forgotten. He leaves behind his heart-broken wife, son and brothers."

Norman Rigby, 63, died after being hit by a bus (Merseyside Police)

Detective Sergeant Kurt Timpson from our Matrix Roads Policing Unit said: "Our sincere condolences go out to the family and we will be supporting them in the coming days after this tragic incident. Enquiries continue and we would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident or captured anything on dashcam or other devices.

"You can contact us in various ways but ensure you pass on any information as soon as you can, so we can establish the circumstances. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information is asked to call our Matrix Roads Policing Unit on (0151) 777 5747, email SCIU@merseyside.police.uk, or DM @MerPolCC on Twitter quoting reference 22000818150."

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