A man has died after being struck by a limestone block at a construction site near Wallingford.
Police were called to a house on the outskirts of Moulsford, near Wallingford, at about 11.17am yesterday.
A 23-year-old man was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital, where he has since died from his injuries.
Det Insp Kev Elkins, of Abingdon police, said it was believed a limestone block had fallen on him.
He added: “We are in the early stages of our investigation and are trying to find out exactly what happened.
“Further inquiries will be carried out jointly between the Health and Safety Executive and Thames Valley Police.”
The man has not been named but is believed to be from Reading.
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