Man dies after building collapse in Temple Sowerby
Police and the Health & Safety executive are investigating
Last updated 13th Dec 2023
Police are investigating following the death of a man in Temple Sowerby.
Emergency Services were called to a report of a building collapse on Milburn Road on Friday.
The 38-year-old from Carlisle was pronounced dead at the scene.
The joint investigation with the Health & Safety executive is ongoing.
A spokesperson for Cumbria Police said;
"Police were contacted by Cumbria Fire and Rescue service at around 3:10pm on Friday 8 December with a report of a building collapse at an address on Milburn Road, Temple Sowerby.
"Emergency services attended the incident and a 38-year-old man from the Carlisle area was pronounced dead at the scene.
"A joint investigation with the Health & Safety Executive is ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the incident. The coroner has been informed.
"We would ask the family’s privacy is respected at this time."