Man taken to hospital after falling from scaffolding in Evesham
Summarised from 2 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 13 Oct, 17:38 · Archive
A man was taken to hospital after falling from scaffolding near Evesham Library on Tuesday afternoon.
A man fell from scaffolding on Oat Street near Evesham Library at around 2.40pm on Tuesday, 13 October. Police, ambulance crews and firefighters attended the scene, with part of Oat Street cordoned off.
Specialist HART paramedics worked with fire crews to safely reach and lower the man to ground level. A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service said crews found the man had sustained injuries whilst at height on a scaffolding platform. He was given trauma care at the scene before being conveyed to Worcestershire Royal Hospital for further care.
West Mercia Police deployed officers to the area to assist with traffic management. Motorists and pedestrians experienced delays as emergency services dealt with the incident.
How it is being reported
- Update on man after falling from scaffolding at libraryPolice, ambulance crews and firefighters were called to Oat Street, near Evesham Library, at around 2.40pm on Tuesday, October 13.Malvern Gazette · 13 Oct, 16:48
- Update on man after falling from scaffolding at libraryPolice, ambulance crews and firefighters were called to Oat Street, near Evesham Library, at around 2.40pm on Tuesday, October 13.Worcester News · 13 Oct, 16:48
- Man falls from scaffolding as emergency services remain at scene of incidentPolice, ambulance crews and firefighters were called to Oat Street, near Evesham Library, at around 2.40pm on Tuesday, October 13.Malvern Gazette · 13 Oct, 16:08
- Man falls from scaffolding as emergency services remain at scene of incidentPolice, ambulance crews and firefighters were called to Oat Street, near Evesham Library, at around 2.40pm on Tuesday, October 13.Worcester News · 13 Oct, 16:08
- Live updates after emergency services on scene of incident by libraryWe will be providing live updates as emergency services are currently on the scene of an incident at a library in Evesham.Worcester News · 13 Oct, 14:45
In this story: Evesham Library · Oat Street · West Mercia Police · West Midlands Ambulance Service · Worcestershire Royal Hospital
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