The Mill Yard construction site in Cambridge has been closed until further notice following a fatal accident this week.

Morgan Sindall is main contractor on the £90m mixed use job for developer Railpen.

A spokesperson on behalf of Railpen told the Cambridge News: “A serious incident occurred on Monday, July 21 at the Mill Yard site in Cambridge. A construction worker sustained fatal injuries during the incident and, while emergency services attended the scene and provided medical care, sadly the individual could not be saved.

“We extend our heartfelt condolences to family, friends and colleagues, and support is being provided to all those affected. We have been working closely with the relevant authorities and our partners to respond to this incident. The construction site will remain closed until further notice.”

Morgan Sindall started on site in January to build 110,000 sq ft of offices, 70 build-to-rent flats, a series of residential former railway cottages and a cluster of shops across seven buildings set around a 1.55-acre public park.