The teenager was pronounced dead at the scene
22:18, 02 May 2026Updated 22:24, 02 May 2026
Police at the scene(Image: Stoke On Trent Live)
A teenager has lost his life after being ‘injured by a fallen tree’.
Police, paramedics and an air ambulance were dispatched to Holmcroft Road, in the Holmcroft district of Stafford, at 6.30pm this evening.
However, emergency services were unable to save him and the youngster was declared dead at the location.
A police cordon continues to be in place.
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A Staffordshire Police spokesperson stated: “A teenage boy has sadly died after being injured by a fallen tree in Stafford.
“We were called to Holmcroft Road shortly after the incident was reported to us. Officers went to the scene alongside paramedics from West Midlands Ambulance Service and Midlands Air Ambulance.
“Tragically, nothing could be done to save the boy. He was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after 7.30pm.
“His next of kin have been informed.
“A large cordon has been put in place and we’re advising people to avoid the area while we carry out our enquiries.”, reports Stoke on Trent Live.