Teenage Boy Dies After Being Injured By Fallen Tree In Stafford

A teenage boy has sadly died after being injured by a fallen tree in Stafford.

Stafford Borough Police said officers were called to Holmcroft Road shortly after 6.30pm today, Saturday 2 May, after the incident was reported.

Police attended the scene alongside paramedics from West Midlands Ambulance Service and Midlands Air Ambulance.

Sadly, 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.

Large cordon in place

Police said a large cordon has been put in place while enquiries continue.

People are being advised to avoid the area.

Police statement

In an update, Stafford Borough Police said:

“A teenage boy has sadly died after being injured by a fallen tree in Stafford.

We were called to Holmcroft Road shortly after 6.30pm today (Saturday 2 May) 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.”