Investigation launched following fatal collision at Heathrow Airport

Police are investigating following a fatal collision at Heathrow Airport.

Police were called at 06:06hrs on Wednesday, 14 February following a collision between two airport vehicles on the taxiway at Heathrow Airport.

Officers attended with London Ambulance Service colleagues.

One male [no further information], is believed to have sustained a broken shoulder; his injuries are not life-threatening or life-changing.

Another male, aged in his 40s, was taken to a west London hospital with serious injuries. He has since died.

Officers have informed next of kin. We await formal identification.

A post-mortem will be scheduled in due course.

There have been no arrests.

The Health and Safety executive has been informed.

Officers from the Met’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit are investigating.