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Man found dead after tree falls on caravan during Storm Goretti
Summary
Police said a man in his 50s was found dead inside a caravan after a tree fell during Storm Goretti; the death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.
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Devon and Cornwall Police said a man in his 50s was found dead after a tree fell onto a caravan in the Mawgan area of Helston, Cornwall. Emergency services were called at about 07:35 GMT during Storm Goretti. Officers said work took place at the scene to remove the tree and make further inquiries. Police said the man's next of kin had been informed and were being supported.
Known details:
- The incident took place in the Mawgan area of Helston after a tree fell onto a caravan.
- A man in his 50s was located deceased inside the caravan.
- Police reported the death is not being treated as suspicious and said a file will be prepared for the coroner.
- The Met Office issued a rare red wind warning during the storm and clean-up work was continuing into the weekend.
Summary:
Police have described the death as non-suspicious and confirmed a file will be prepared for the coroner. Further inquiries at the scene and wider clean-up work are continuing.
