Pictured: Father-of-four killed at Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant

2022-11-18

Pictured: Father-of-four killed working at Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant construction site as wellwishers raise £37,000 for his family

Tributes have been paid to Hinkley Point C site supervisor Jason Waring
Mr Waring, in his 40s, is thought to have been crushed to death on the site
Most of Hinkley Point C, due to open by 2027, has been closed since Sunday
Friends have now raised more than £37,000 for his heartbroken family

Tributes have been paid to a father-of-four who was killed working at the Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant.

Jason Waring, in his 40s, is thought to have been crushed to death by machinery at the Somerset construction site on Sunday.

Most of Hinkley Point C, the new power station due to open by 2027, has been closed since the tragedy.

Police are now investigating the death, believed to be the first fatality at the site since work began in 2017. The megaproject – one of Europe’s biggest construction jobs with around 8,500 workers – is owned by energy company EDF and is estimated to cost around £26billion.

Friends and wellwishers have now raised more than £37,000 for Mr Waring’s devastated family.

One of his close friends, Luke McGrew, said: ‘Jason tragically lost his life at work. He worked hard to provide for his family and always had a good sense of humour and was liked by many people across the project with his northern wit.

Jason Waring, in his 40s, is thought to have been crushed to death by machinery at the Somerset construction site on Sunday

Tributes have been paid to a father-of-four who was killed working at the Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant

‘Could we all donate generously to help the family in these hard circumstances.’

Nigel Cann, delivery director at Hinkley Point C, said: ‘We are very sad to confirm that one of our team was involved in a fatal construction traffic incident on Sunday during planned work activities.

‘The incident is being investigated by the police and the Health and Safety Executive and we will co-operate fully with the authorities.

‘Work at the site has been stood down and we are offering support to colleagues affected by this tragic event. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and colleagues at this very difficult time.’

Jason’s niece, Courtney Waring, posted a photo of herself with the site supervisor, writing: ‘Life and soul of the party. Funny, kind and one of the greatest men I knew. You made a massive impact to everyone who knew you. RIP Uncle Jason.’

Another friend, Craig Shutt, wrote in a tribute: ‘RIP my friend you really was a true gentleman.

‘Really loved the years we worked together and we never had a dull moment together always had our stories to tell each other. Keep on smiling up there like you always said and done.’

A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said: ‘Officers continue to liaise with the Office for Nuclear Regulation and enquiries into the man’s death, which isn’t currently being treated as suspicious, are ongoing.

‘Our thoughts remain with the man’s family at this sad time.’

Hinkley Point C is expected to start generating electricity in 2026. Hinkley Point A, the first nuclear power station at the site on the north Somerset coast, stopped operating in 2000 and is being decommissioned.

Hinkley Point B began operating in 1976 and stopped generating electricity at the beginning of August this year.

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