A boy has died after being hit by a falling tree

A TEENAGER has died after he was hit by a falling tree.

The emergency services were called to Holmcroft Road in the Holmcroft area of Stafford at around 6.30pm yesterday.

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The boy was pronounced dead at the scene Credit: BPM

But despite the best efforts of paramedics the boy was prounounced dead at the scene.

A police cordon remains in place.

A Staffordshire Police spokesperson said: “A teenage boy has sadly died after being injured by a fallen tree in Stafford.

“We were called to Holmcroft Road shortly after the incident was reported to us.

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“Officers went to the scene alongside paramedics from West Midlands Ambulance Service and Midlands Air Ambulance.

“Tragically, nothing could be done to save the boy. He was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after 7.30pm.

“His next of kin have been informed.

“A large cordon has been put in place and we’re advising people to avoid the area while we carry out our enquiries.”