Man dies after fall from ladder in Hove

A man has died after falling from a ladder at a building site in Hove this morning (July 27), police said.
By The Newsroom
Published 27th Jul 2018, 17:02 BST
Updated 27th Jul 2018, 17:29 BST
A man died after a fall from a ladder at a building site in Hove (Photograph: Eddie Mitchell)A man died after a fall from a ladder at a building site in Hove (Photograph: Eddie Mitchell)
A man died after a fall from a ladder at a building site in Hove (Photograph: Eddie Mitchell)

A Sussex Police spokesperson said: “Police were called at 11.25am on Friday (July 27) to Brunswick Street West to a report a man had fallen from a ladder.

“The man was taken to hospital and sadly died from his injuries. His next of kin has been informed.

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“Health and Safety Executive have been informed and are working alongside officers at the scene.”

A man died after a fall from a ladder at a building site in Hove (Photograph: Eddie Mitchell)A man died after a fall from a ladder at a building site in Hove (Photograph: Eddie Mitchell)
A man died after a fall from a ladder at a building site in Hove (Photograph: Eddie Mitchell)

A South East Coast Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “I can confirm we were called to this incident at 11.20am today to reports a man had suffered a fall from height.

“Ambulance crews in two cars and two ambulances attended the scene.

“The man, who had suffered serious injuries, was treated before being taken to Royal Sussex County Hospital in a life-threatening condition.”

The man was reportedly working on the old Lansdowne Hotel.

Related topics:HovePoliceSussex PoliceHealth and Safety ExecutiveSouth East Coast Ambulance Service