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1 killed in industrial accident at Huntersville grocery store, police say

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — A person died in an industrial accident at a grocery store Friday morning, according to the Huntersville Police Department.

It happened around 9:30 a.m. at the Lowes Foods on Boren Street.

The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene, according to MEDIC.

Channel 9 crews observed a Sun Drop truck at the loading dock of the store that was roped off with crime scene tape. Several patrol cars surrounded that area as well.

Channel 9′s Almiya White spoke with Brian Vaughan with the Huntersville Police Department.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the case but officials were unable to provide information Friday afternoon.

Channel 9 also reached out to USA Beverage, the local distributor for Sun Drop, and we are waiting for a reply.

This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.


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