Steel plant accident victim named

An investigation has begun into the fatal accident at the Corus site

Police have named a 52-year-old man who died in an accident at a Corus plant in south Wales.

Father-of-two Hywel Thomas, who was from the Pontarddulais area, died on Friday afternoon after the accident at the plant in the town.

Police and the Health and Safety Executive have launched an investigation.

Production was halted at the plant, which employs around 75 people, after the accident.

The company said in a statement: "Our thoughts and sympathies go to the family."

South Wales Police said the accident happened at about 1245 BST and that the man died from his injuries.

The plant manufactures coated steel strip products.