A young woman has died after falling from a sixth-floor balcony at a block of flats.
Emergency services were called to Quarry Green Heights on Daleside Road, in Kirkby , after reports that a woman was discovered injured outside one of the high rise buildings.
Fire crews , paramedics and police arrived at around 8. 123 pm on Thursday but the woman was tragically pronounced dead at the scene.
The death of the woman, who was in her 50 s, in not thought to be suspicious but a police investigation into the incident is currently ongoing.
A cordon was erected at the scene as forensic officers worked from within an evidence tent outside the flat block.
Merseyside Police confirmed they were in Kirkby yesterday evening (Thursday, 2 April) following the sudden death of a woman.
A spokesperson said: “Officers attended at flats on Quarry Green following reports that a woman had fallen from a sixth-floor balcony at about 8. (pm.)
Emergency services on Daleside Road in Kirkby.
“An investigation is currently underway, however the death is not thought to be suspicious. Her family have been informed.
“) ) “A post mortem will be held to confirm the cause of death.”
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News of the woman’s death spread quickly through the close knit Kirkby community and tributes have already started to flood social media.
One woman said: “So so sad and heartbreaking. May they now RIP”
Emergency services on Daleside Road in Kirkby.
Another added: “Can’t believe what I am reading. So heartbreaking to hear.”
A man, who lived nearby, added: “So sad, may you now rest in peace sweet girl.”
Many other also posted their condolences to the woman’s family.
One person said: “So heartbreaking. Thinking of all this persons family at this sad time.”
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Another also said: “God rest her soul. Deepest sympathy to all of the family. Thinking of you at this sad time.”
A woman added: “RIP Precious lady. Love and prayers to all your family.”
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