Concerns Raised Over Recovery Of Missing Didcot Collapse Workers

Concerns have been raised over the amount of time being taken to recover the bodies of three missing men from the Didcot power station collapse site.

The former boiler house at Didcot A power station collapsed during demolition preparatory works on 23 February.

One person was killed and five people were injured in the incident.

Three men still remain missing in the rubble of the collapse and now union Unite has expressed concerns over the recovery operation.

The organisation has questioned whether the recovery team has enough resources to complete the operation in a 'safe and timely' manner.


Unite national officer John Allott said: "The thoughts and sympathies of Unite members are with the families of the three men who are still missing and who after six weeks are still seeking closure. 

"Our construction and demolition members are well aware that it could be their families suffering a similar experience, which is why they are growing increasingly concerned over the time it's taking to recover the missing men.  

"They recognise that the recovery needs to be done in a safe manner, but would question the time it is taking and whether the recovery team has enough resources. 

"Money should be no object, which is why Unite's national construction committee is urging the relevant authorities to deploy all the necessary resources to ensure that the missing men are returned to their families as quickly as possible."

(LM)