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Man, 58, Dies in Houston Equipment Accident

Houston police say a 58-year-old man has died after a large piece of equipment fell and struck him.

Police say the victim was dead at the scene Tuesday. His name wasn't immediately released.

Police say the man was loading rigging equipment onto a trailer when a piece fell on him. The victim was struck in the abdomen and suffered a severe laceration. He died at the scene.

Further details on the industrial accident weren't immediately released.

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