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Man dies after part of house collapses in Suffolk

Victim, aged in 40s, was killed when part of house fell on him during renovation work

Press Association
Tuesday 15 December 2020 20:43 EST
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A man died in Haughgate Close after part of a house collapsed
A man died in Haughgate Close after part of a house collapsed (Google Street View)

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A man has died after part of a building fell on him in the back garden of a Suffolk home.

Police said renovation work was being carried out at the property in Woodbridge.

Officers were called to Haughgate Close at around 4.30pm on Tuesday, along with firefighters and an air ambulance, but the man, who is in his 40s, died at the scene.

"A police scene is in place and officers are investigating the circumstances of the incident," Suffolk Police said in a statement.

"It was reported that a man in his 40s had sustained injuries when part of a building fell on him in the rear garden.

"The incident happened at a residential address at which renovation work was taking place."

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