Nissan bosses have confirmed the "desperately sad news" that a member of staff died at the firm's Sunderland factory on Monday afternoon.
The man, who has not been named, is thought to have suffered a heart attack. It is understood that members of staff tried valiantly to save his life by performing CPR - but were unsuccessful.
In a note sent to staff, Nissan executive Adam Pennick thanked those who had attempted to save the man. He also said the company's thoughts were with the family affected. The factory remains operational.
Mr Pennick, Vice President, Manufacturing at Nissan Sunderland Plant, said: “Sadly a member of our team passed away while at work today. Our thoughts are with our colleague’s family, and those close to him, at this extremely sad time.”
In the note to staff, seen by ChronicleLive, Mr Pennick added: I am very sorry to have to inform you of some desperately sad news at our plant. This afternoon, a member of our Quality Assurance Road Test team passed away while at work, after suffering a suspected heart attack.
"Our thoughts are with our colleague's family, and those close to him, at this extremely sad time. I want to thank those who tried to save their colleague's life by carrying out CPR this afternoon."
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