Man killed after being crushed by falling wall while working as police probe sudden death

A MAN has died after being crushed by a wall while he was at work as cops launch a probe into the death.

Paramedics were called to Parrys Lane, in Stoke Bishop, Bristol, at around 12.50pm today.

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Eyewitnesses reported a wall falling down on Parrys Lane and fatally injuring a man.

Avon and Somerset Police are now working with the Health and Safety Executive amid their investigation.

A spokesperson for the force said: "Officers are investigating the death of a man in Parrys Lane, in Stoke Bishop, Bristol, after receiving a call from the ambulance service at around 12.50pm today, Wednesday 4 September.

"His next of kin are aware and our thoughts are with them at this extremely difficult time.

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"The man sadly died while at work and we are therefore liaising with the Health and Safety Executive and together, are carrying out enquiries into the incident."

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