Man in his 30s dies after falling down stairs of double decker bus

A antheral successful his thirties has died aft falling down the stairs of a treble decker autobus successful Oxford.

He was travelling connected an Oxford Bus Company conveyance adjacent the city’s Westgate Shopping Centre connected October 26 erstwhile helium fell.

The man, who has not been named, was treated connected committee earlier being taken to John Radcliffe Hospital successful adjacent Headington with superior injuries.

Thames Valley Police confirmed yesterday helium died successful infirmary connected October 31.

A spokesperson said: ‘An probe into the incidental is ongoing, and specially trained household liaison officers are supporting the man’s family.

‘Our thoughts and sincere condolences are with the household and friends of the antheral who has died.

‘The man’s decease is being treated arsenic unexplained, but not suspicious, and record volition beryllium prepared for the Oxfordshire coroner.’

Speaking aft the incidental took place, a spokesperson for Oxford Bus Company said: ‘A rider on-board 1 of our vehicles received exigency aesculapian attraction aft an incidental successful which no-one other was involved.

‘Following aesculapian assistance connected the conveyance successful Oxford the rider was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital by ambulance.

‘We are assisting the exigency services with their inquiries and person fixed CCTV footage to the police.’

Following the quality of the man’s death, they added: ‘Our thoughts and condolences are with the deceased’s household and friends astatine this incredibly hard time.

‘We are continuing to assistance Thames Valley Police with their inquiries into this tragic incidental and we are providing wellbeing enactment to our driver.’

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