A teenage boy has died after a tree fell on him in Stafford, prompting authorities to establish a secure cordon around the scene.
Incident Details
Emergency responders arrived at Holmcroft Road in the Holmcroft neighborhood around 6:30 p.m. following reports of the accident. Paramedics from West Midlands Ambulance Service and Midlands Air Ambulance attended, but the boy succumbed to his injuries at the location shortly after 7:30 p.m.
Official Statement
A Staffordshire Police spokesperson stated: “A teenage boy has sadly died after being injured by a fallen tree in Stafford. We were called to Holmcroft Road shortly after the incident was reported. Officers went to the scene alongside paramedics from West Midlands Ambulance Service and Midlands Air Ambulance. Tragically, nothing could be done to save the boy. He was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after 7:30 p.m. His next of kin have been informed. A large cordon has been put in place and we’re advising people to avoid the area while we carry out our enquiries.”
The investigation continues, with the cordon remaining active to facilitate inquiries.
