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DPD driver Warren Norton died at Dartford depot

A self-employed courier for DPD has died at one of its Kent warehouses.

Warren Norton, from Gravesend, was discovered unresponsive by colleagues in his van at the Dartford depot yesterday morning.

Warren Norton died yesterday morning. Picture: Warren Norton / Facebook
Warren Norton died yesterday morning. Picture: Warren Norton / Facebook

A spokesman for the delivery company said: "We are deeply saddened by the death of Warren Norton.

"Mr Norton was a self-employed driver, working for a supplier to DPD and was well-known and regarded at the depot.

"Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this time."

Paramedics were called to reports a man had collapsed at around 7am at the depot.

A spokesman for the ambulance service added: "Despite the efforts of everyone involved, the man sadly died at the scene."

DPD have denied allegations over long working hours. Stock picture: Edward Hands
DPD have denied allegations over long working hours. Stock picture: Edward Hands

It has been reported by national media that Mr Norton – who is thought to be in his late 40s – was working long hours due to the upcoming Black Friday weekend, but DPD say this is untrue.

The spokesman added: "We absolutely deny any allegations of pressure to work long hours, and can confirm that, as a responsible carrier, we monitor every driver’s hours for legal and safety reasons.

"Mr Norton was working on average five days a week for DPD and the hours he worked were well within the legal limits."

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