Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident but said they were ‘aware of safety concerns locally regarding diving off the bridge’
The bridge at Castle Street in Llangollen(Image: Google)
A man has died after he was seen jumping from a bridge into the river below. North Wales Police say the incident took place at the bridge on Castle Street in Llangollen on Friday, July 11.
The incident, at 8.16pm, prompted a major emergency services response, and a search of the river, and a 46-year-old man was found and taken to hospital. He later passed away.
Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident. They said they were “aware of safety concerns locally regarding diving off the bridge”. Stay in the know by making sure you’re receiving our daily newsletter.
A police statement read: “At 8.16pm on Friday, July 11, police officers responded to the bridge on Castle Street, Llangollen following witnesses reporting seeing a man jump from the bridge.
“Following searches conducted in the river, a 46 year old man was located and conveyed to hospital in Wrexham, where he later sadly passed away.
“The man’s family and the coroner have been informed, and the circumstances are still being investigated.
“Our thoughts are with the individual’s family and friends at this time, and I would like to thank officers, our emergency service partners, and the assisting public for their response to this incident.
“As a policing team, we are aware of safety concerns locally regarding diving off the bridge, and whilst this is not a criminal offence, we will continue to work with Denbighshire County Council, Llangollen Town Council, and other partners to highlight the dangers to the general public, and officers will continue to advise and warn individuals intending to jump from the bridge of the dangers of doing so.”
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