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Title: Newspaper Report of Accident Brighton 1995
Post by: VICTORIA on Wednesday 14 October 20 10:40 BST (UK)

Hi I hope someone can help. In November 1995 a 37 year old man Christopher John Crabb was killed driving a ? dumper truck information given to me was that he was driving on ? Brighton Pier and truck fell off pier causing death. Is it possible that this was reported in local newspapers. I would appreciate any help given. Thank You .
Victoria

Title: Re: Newspaper Report of Accident Brighton 1995
Post by: ShaunJ on Wednesday 14 October 20 10:59 BST (UK)

It was September

"A FORMER Liverpool man has died after being swept out to sea in a freak accident. Christopher Rees, 37, also known as Crabb, drowned after his dumper truck was knocked off a 10 ft wall by a huge wave at Saltdean, near Brighton. A dozen workmates battled to save him...."

Liverpool Echo 13 September 1995, page 7 col 1

Buried at Anfield Cemetery http://freepages.rootsweb.com/~ormandy/history/anfieldg5.html

There are many death notices for him and acknowledgements in the Echo around that time. 

Title: Re: Newspaper Report of Accident Brighton 1995
Post by: ShaunJ on Wednesday 14 October 20 11:10 BST (UK)

Also see https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/archive/in-brief-177-18-01-1996/

Title: Re: Newspaper Report of Accident Brighton 1995
Post by: VICTORIA on Thursday 15 October 20 10:02 BST (UK)

Thank You so much, am obliged for this help.
Victoria