A man has died after plummeting into an empty silo at a factory in Speke. Emergency services rushed to the scene on Woodland Avenue at around 7.20pm on Monday, September 8. Merseyside Police, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service, and North West Ambulance Service all responded to the distressing incident involving a 45-year-old man.
The man was declared dead at the scene, with an investigation launched by detectives and the Health and Safety Executive. His next-of-kin have been informed.
On Monday night, police were spotted on the second floor inside the unit. A hazardous response team from MFRS entered the building, with gas readings indicating normal levels.
A police cordon was erected, the road was closed off while emergency services worked at the scene. It was confirmed by Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service that the man had fallen approximately 30 feet.
In a statement released on Monday, a spokesperson told Liverpool Echo: “Fire crews have been called to an incident at a factory on Woodend Avenue, Speke, Liverpool this evening.
“Crews were alerted at 7.08pm and on scene at 7.13pm, with two fire engines and the search and rescue team in attendance. Merseyside Police and North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) are also in attendance.
“Crews arrived to find a casualty had fallen approximately 30 feet into an empty silo.
“Merseyside Police are managing an outer cordon at the premises. The incident is ongoing.”
