A WORKER who died at Gatwick Airport has been named as a health and safety investigation is launched.

Marius Badiou died on July 21 whilst he was working on the £150 million upgrade of the train station.

An investigation into the death of the 35-year-old slinger signaller has now been handed over to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

A joint investigation was previously launched with and led by the British Transport Police.

The police have concluded their investigations and HSE will now lead the investigation.

It aims to determine if any breaches of the Health and Safety at Work Act took place.

HSE principal inspector Ross Carter said: “It is important HSE completes the investigation into Marius’s death to determine the cause of this incident.

“HSE will draw upon the evidence gathered so far and call upon its own specialist investigators and independent support in what is likely to be a complex investigation.

“During the investigation we will continue to keep in touch with Marius’s family as we send them our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.”

At the time of Mr Badiou’s death, John Halsall, regional managing director for Network Rail’s southern region described the incident as “tragic”.

He said: “This is a tragic accident and our thoughts are with the colleague’s family and friends.

“We will do everything we can to support everyone involved and are working closely with the British Transport Police and the Health and Safety Executive who are leading the investigation.”