Man, 53, dies in Whitchurch as vehicle collapses on top of him
A man died in Whitchurch after the vehicle he was working underneath collapsed on top of him.
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It happened on a private driveway in Burleydam Road, Ightfield, at about 4.45pm yesterday.
The 53-year-old man has not been named.
Inspector Lee McIntosh, of West Mercia Police, said: "The man was working underneath the vehicle on his drive when it appears the car slipped and unfortunately fell on top of him.
"The man was pronounced dead at the scene, and the family at the address are aware of the incident, but police are still investigating how the vehicle slipped."
Four fire appliances were sent from Prees, Wellington and Whitchurch.
West Midlands Ambulance Service and West Mercia Police also attended the scene.
