Man dies after falling from bridge onto busy Chesterfield road

A man has sadly passed away after falling from a bridge onto a Chesterfield road.
By Tom Hardwick
Published 29th Apr 2024, 12:49 BST
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Derbyshire Police were called to reports of a man having fallen from a bridge over Lordsmill Street, near TK Maxx, at 7.15pm on Friday, April 26.

A force spokesperson said: “The man was pronounced dead at the scene. His family are aware and our thoughts are with them at this time. There are no suspicious circumstances.

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“We are keen to hear from anyone with any dashcam footage from the area in the minutes before the incident.”

A man was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident.A man was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident.
A man was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident.

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If you can help with the investigation, contact the force using any of the below methods, quoting reference number 24000244402:

Facebook – send a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary

Twitter – direct message the force’s contact centre on @DerPolContact

Website – complete the online contact form

Phone – call 101

You can also anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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