NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Two shipyard workers are dead after an incident at Marine Hydraulics International in Norfolk on Wednesday morning.
Emergency crews responded to MHI, located at 1215 Warrington Ave. near the Midtown Tunnel, for a technical rescue, officials said. Dispatchers confirmed they received the first call at 7:46 a.m. about the incident.
Norfolk Police were called to the area to assist Norfolk Fire-Rescue around 8:10 a.m.
A man was pronounced deceased at the scene, and another person was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The other person later died, shipyard officials said Wednesday afternoon.
“We are deeply saddened to confirm the passing of two shipyard workers after an incident at MHI Ship Repair’s midtown facility this morning,” MHI said in a statement. “Our thoughts and prayers are with their families, as well as with the many impacted workers at our facility. We are committed to supporting them through this difficult time. Safety is our top priority at MHI, and we will work within our own team and with local authorities to investigate the cause of this incident.”