TWO refuse workers with Colchester Council have died unexpectedly within just a few weeks.

Colchester Council has confirmed the "sudden and unexpected" deaths of twos members of its refuse team.

A spokesman for the council said: "We are deeply saddened by the sudden and unexpected deaths of two of our colleagues, who worked as refuse operatives.

“Our thoughts and condolences are with their family and friends at this difficult time.”

The council said the deaths were not related to coronavirus.

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