A 19-year-old man died after he was struck by a tree on playing fields in Oxford.
Police were called to the King George Playing Fields near Lamarsh Road last Friday (August 18) to reports that a 19-year-old had been injured by a falling tree.
Staff from South Central Ambulance service rushed to the scene and the air ambulance also attended at around 5.45pm.
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Emergency care was provided to the man but unfortunately he was pronounced dead at the scene.
A Thames Valley Police spokesman confirmed the next of kin had been informed and their “thoughts are with them at this difficult time”.
The spokesman added: “We are liaising with and assisting the Health and Safety Executive and city council to establish the circumstances around this tragic incident.”
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