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Man dies during Storm Goretti in Cornwall
Summary
A man in his 50s died after a tree fell onto a caravan in the Mawgan area of Helston during hurricane‑force winds from Storm Goretti; Devon and Cornwall Police say the death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.
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A man has died after a tree fell onto a caravan during hurricane‑force winds from Storm Goretti. The incident took place in the Mawgan area of Helston, Cornwall, with emergency services called on Thursday evening. Devon and Cornwall Police said the man's next of kin have been informed and the death is not being treated as suspicious; a file will be prepared for the coroner.
Key facts:
- A tree fell onto a caravan in the Mawgan area of Helston during Storm Goretti; a man in his 50s was found dead at the scene.
- Devon and Cornwall Police say the death is not being treated as suspicious and that the man's next of kin have been informed and are being supported.
- A file will be prepared for the coroner as the next procedural step.
- Storm Goretti brought very strong winds to Cornwall, with red warnings issued and reported gusts of around 100mph in the region.
Summary:
The death occurred amid severe weather that brought widespread tree falls and local damage in Cornwall. A file will be prepared for the coroner.
