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Luton pensioner killed by falling tree | Luton pensioner killed by falling tree |
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A pensioner has died after being crushed by a falling tree in a wooded area in Luton, police say. | A pensioner has died after being crushed by a falling tree in a wooded area in Luton, police say. |
Officers were called to Rotten Corner, a green space between Sundon Park Road and Marsh Farm, at 12:45 BST on Wednesday. | Officers were called to Rotten Corner, a green space between Sundon Park Road and Marsh Farm, at 12:45 BST on Wednesday. |
Police said the 73-year-old man was attempting to cut the tree down when it fell on him. He was pronounced dead at the scene. | Police said the 73-year-old man was attempting to cut the tree down when it fell on him. He was pronounced dead at the scene. |
The death is not being treated as suspicious. | The death is not being treated as suspicious. |
Luton Borough Council said it was investigating what happened. | |
A spokesman said: "The council's parks are maintained regularly and action taken immediately if any issues are identified following health and safety inspections. | |
"Initial findings suggest this incident was a tragic accident, however it would be inappropriate to comment further until the full facts have been ascertained." |
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