Construction worker dies on Bovis Homes site during tea break

A bricklayer has died after being struck by lightning on a Bovis Homes construction site.

Justin Feber, an employee of subcontractor Matthews and Leigh Civil Engineering, was drinking a cup of tea at the site near Crewe when the bolt of lightning struck.

Colleagues rushed to Feber鈥檚 aid, but he died a short time later in a local hospital.

Boss Andy Leigh told the Daily Mail: 鈥淎ll staff at Matthews and Leigh have been profoundly upset and shocked by this tragic event and we send our sincere condolences to Justin鈥檚 family and friends.

鈥淛ustin was well liked, highly professional and held in high regard by all those who worked with him. Our thoughts are with all who knew him at this very sad time.鈥

A spokesman from Bovis Homes said: 鈥淓veryone at Bovis Homes is deeply saddened by this tragic incident and we extend our sincere sympathies to this man鈥檚 family and friends.

鈥淥ur thoughts are with them and with his colleagues who were with him on site and responded immediately to the incident.

鈥淭hey have obviously been deeply affected by this and we will look to support them in any way we can.鈥

A spokesman from Cheshire Police said: 鈥淎t 1.28pm on Wednesday emergency services were called following the report of a man being struck by lightning.

鈥淎 41-year-old man who had been working on a building site was treated by paramedics at the scene.

鈥淪adly, he died a short time later at Leighton Hospital. A second man suffering from shock was also taken to Leighton.

鈥淧olice attended the scene and confirmed there were no suspicious circumstances.鈥