WELD COUNTY, Colo. — Six people died in a "dairy accident" in Weld County on Wednesday, according to the Southeast Weld Fire Protection District.
The department said its crews were dispatched to the 32000 block of Weld County Road 18 around 6 p.m. for a "confined space rescue." Denver7 is working to learn what the "confined space" was, as the department did not further explain.
When they arrived, crews entered that confined space to begin the rescue efforts. However, they found six deceased individuals, whose bodies were recovered.
We have a crew at the scene and will update this story once we have more information.
Denver7 contacted Dairy Farmers of America, which provided this brief statement: "We can confirm that a tragic accident occurred on one of our member farms in Keenesburg, Colo., which has resulted in the death of six people. We are deeply saddened by this incident, and our thoughts and most sincere condolences go out to the friends and families of the deceased. At this early stage, we have no further details."
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) told Denver7 it is investigating this incident.
No other details have been shared publicly, but Denver7 is working to learn more.
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