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JACKSON, Miss. – A Mississippi man was killed after hot asphalt was poured over him, authorities said.

Jackson police said officers responded to a call about an accident earlier this week at AJ Materials on East McDowell Road.

Police said they arrived to find an unidentified man buried under hot asphalt.

Police Chief Joseph Wade said it appears there was a dump truck malfunction. Wade said it appeared the victim was trying to fix the problem when the asphalt started pouring.

“My prayers, my condolences, my thoughts, my heart go out to his family,” Wade told reporters at a news conference.

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Wade said his department is conducting an investigation into the death, but it appears to be an accident. They review any surveillance videos.