Woman dies after becoming trapped under vehicle at property

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A woman has tragically died after becoming trapped under a vehicle. Staffordshire Police put a cordon in place after the tragedy happened in Tamworth, today (Tuesday, September 17).

West Midlands Ambulance Service were called to a property on Bowling Green Avenue, Wilnecote, shortly before 11am. They alerted police and the fire service to the incident.

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service found the elderly woman trapped under a vehicle. Despite the best efforts of emergency services, the woman died at the scene.

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In a statement, Staffordshire Police said: "We have put a cordon in place following the death of a woman in Tamworth today (Tuesday 17 September). We were called by colleagues from West Midlands Ambulance Service to a property on Bowling Green Avenue, Wilnecote, shortly before 11am.

"Officers went to the scene alongside colleagues from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service and found an elderly woman trapped under a vehicle. Sadly, despite the best efforts of emergency services, the woman died at the scene.

"Officers set up a cordon around the address and have been speaking to nearby residents to find out more about what happened. Enquiries are ongoing."

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