Teenager dies after being ‘injured by fallen tree’ in Stafford

A teenage boy has been pronounced dead at the scene after being injured by a falling tree in Stafford, with police advising people to avoid the area

A teenager has tragically lost his life after being “injured by a fallen tree”. Emergency services, including police, paramedics and an air ambulance, rushed to Holmcroft Road in the Holmcroft area of Stafford at 6.30pm this evening.

Despite their efforts, the youngster was declared dead at the scene. A police cordon remains in place, reports Stoke on Trent Live.

A Staffordshire Police spokesperson said: “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 to us.

“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 7.30pm.

“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.”

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