Man dies after tree falls onto caravan during storm

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Zhara Simpson,Devonand

Archie Farmer,Devon

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Police said they had been making inquiries after they were called to the scene in Helston

A man in his 50s has been found dead after a tree fell onto a caravan during Storm Goretti, police have said.

Devon and Cornwall Police said emergency services were called to the Mawgan area of Helston, Cornwall, at about 07:35 GMT on Thursday after the tree fell.

Officers said work took place at the scene on Friday to safely remove the tree and make further inquiries at the scene.

"Tragically, a man aged in his 50s was located deceased within the caravan," police said, adding that his next of kin had been informed and were being supported by officers.

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