UPDATE: Bridge fall man dies (From Worcester News)
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Man who fell from bridge over City Walls Road dies
8:09am Wednesday 8th August 2012 in News
By Sarah Davies
EMERGENCY: Ambulance crews on City Walls Road (32105302)
A MAN who fell from a Worcester footbridge yesterday afternoon has died.
Paramedics battled to save the life of the 42-year-old who plunged from a footbridge over City Walls Road at about 3.40pm.
The man, named as Christopher Handley from Dines Green, was taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital for treatment but was later pronounced dead.
Inspector Paul Crumpton of West Mercia Police said officers were treating the death as unexplained however they were not looking for anyone else.
He appealed for witnesses to come forward and call police on 101, quoting incident number 384-S-070812.
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Comments(5)
tsalt21
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3:08pm Wed 8 Aug 12
worcswolf
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5:33pm Wed 8 Aug 12
katiekins
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4:11pm Thu 9 Aug 12
worcswolf wrote:i have often thought that as well.so sad rip..........
Often walked across bridge and thought of how horrible it would be if you fell off or a motorist if someone landed in front of you. R.I.P. whoever you are
jaxhint
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9:26pm Fri 10 Aug 12
As a mother, I send heartfelt love and condolences to your family. So very very sad. R.I.P.
leemo79 says...
2:40pm Wed 8 Aug 12
Rip
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