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LIBRARY DEATH

Woman falls to her death from library as shoppers watch in horror

Emergency crews were tragically unable to save the woman's life after she plunged from the Library of Birmingham

A WOMAN has plunged to her death in front of horrified shoppers.

The woman fell from the Library of Birmingham with panicked witnesses rushing to help and call emergency services.

 A woman fell to her death from the Library of Birmingham
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A woman fell to her death from the Library of BirminghamCredit: Caters News Agency

The tragedy took place about midday on Wednesday.

Police and ambulance crews were called but paramedics were unable to save the woman's life.

It is unclear how far she fell.

Jacqui Kennedy, Action Strategic Director for Place at Birmingham City Council : "We can confirm there was an incident at the Library of Birmingham this morning, in which a woman tragically died.

"We are co-operating with the police in their investigation of the incident and we are also offering support to library staff and those working at the café who may have been affected by the incident."

 Emergency crews rushed to the scene but were unable to save the woman
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Emergency crews rushed to the scene but were unable to save the womanCredit: Caters News Agency

A West Midlands Police spokesperson confirmed officers had been called to the scene.

The woman's family has been informed.


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