Tragedy as man in his 40s dies after wall collapse at house

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A man aged in his 40s has tragically died after a wall collapsed at a house. Police confirmed enquiries into the tragedy are ongoing, but said he was 'involved in a workplace accident'.

The Manchester Evening News understands a rescue operation was attempted, but sadly the man was pronounced dead at the scene on Saturday afternoon.

It's believed the house involved - on Lloyd Street South in Fallowfield, Manchester - was undergoing renovation work. READ MORE: Boy, 14, at centre of Harpurhey murder investigation named as devastated community left reeling READ MORE: Russell Brand accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse of four women No further details have been revealed at this stage.

The man hasn't been named and no exact age for him has been released either. There were no reports of any other casualties. In a statement, Greater Manchester Police said: "At around 2.50pm today (Saturday 16 September 2023), officers were called to reports of concerns for welfare of a man at an address on Lloyd Street South, Manchester. "It was established that a man in his 40s was involved in a workplace accident and despite the best efforts of emergency services, he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.