Man, 47, is killed and woman, 28, is injured after next-door’s chimney smashes through the roof into their bedroom during strong winds while they were asleep
- The roof of the property in Bradford collapsed at around 5.06am, police said
- Man was found to have suffered fatal injuries after debris fell into a bedroom
- Woman has been taken to hospital. Three children in the house were unharmed
A 47-year-old man has died and a 28-year-old woman has been injured after a chimney fell into their bedroom while they were asleep.
The chimney fell from the two-storey neighbouring house onto their bungalow in Knight’s Fold, Bradford, at 5.06am in high winds and rain in the wake of Storm Ellen.
The neighbours, including three children, emerged from their cottage unscathed.
The woman was rushed to hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The police said inquiries are ongoing to establish the cause of the incident.
A 47-year-old man has died and a 28-year-old woman has been injured after their neighbour’s chimney fell onto their house in Knight’s Fold, Bradford, at 5.06am
The woman has been rushed to hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries
The chimney collapsed off the roof of the house at 5.06am in high winds and rain
Detective Inspector Claudine Binns, of Bradford District, said: ‘This has clearly been a tragic incident in which a man has lost his life and a woman has received some serious injuries.
‘Work is ongoing to make the building safe and we are in the early stages of a full investigation with the local authority to determine exactly how this fatal incident took place. A full file will be prepared for the coroner.
‘The victim’s family will be rehoused and authorities are working to support them in any way we can.
‘Road closures will be in place at the scene throughout the day as structural engineers, police and fire services continue our work there.’
The fire brigade sent an engine to help survey the damage. A file is being prepared for the coroner
Pictured are fire officers inspecting the damage to the two-storey property in Bradford
The road remains closed as officers check the house to ensure the property is safe
The roof of the house on Knight’s Fold, Bradford, collapsed at around 5.06am, police said
West Yorkshire fire and rescue team sent its Technical Rescue Units from Cleckheaton to the address. Search and Rescue dogs were also reported at the scene.
Police have erected cordons for the safety of nearby residents.