Man dies after falling 30ft into empty silo at a factory in Speke, Liverpool
A large rescue squad was called to the scene (Picture: Liverpool Echo)
A man died after falling 30 feet into an empty factory silo in Speke, Merseyside, yesterday evening.
A 999 call was made after 7 pm on Monday, following the man’s plunge, prompting Merseyside Police, Fire and Rescue, and the North West Ambulance Service to rush to the scene.
The 45-year-old man died from his injuries shortly after the fall. His family have been informed.
A police cordon was put in place, and the road was closed and emergency services dealt with the incident.
A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said yesterday: ‘It was reported at around 7.20 pm that a man had been involved in an incident at a factory on Woodend Avenue.
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‘Emergency services remain at the scene and the Health and Safety Executive has also been notified.’
The search and rescue team used a rope system to lower a member of their team to establish the man’s condition, before later declaring him dead.
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