Man dies after being found on scaffolding in Leamington - The Leamington Observer

Man dies after being found on scaffolding in Leamington

Leamington Editorial 18th Aug, 2023   0

A MAN has died after being found on scaffolding in Leamington.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called shortly after 1.30pm on Thursday to reports of a medical emergency on Newbold Terrace East.

Three ambulances, a paramedic officer, the ambulance service’s Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) and the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance attended the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival, we found a male patient in a critical condition on the scaffolding of a building.




“With the assistance of HART and fire colleagues, ambulance staff immediately began administering advanced life support.

“Sadly, despite everyone’s best efforts, the man could not be saved and he was confirmed dead at the scene.”


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