Man dies after medical emergency at one in all UK’s largest Tesco supermarkets

A person has died after a medical emergency at a Tesco Extra supermarket in Pitsea, near Basildon, Essex, on Friday (December 12)

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Pitsea’s Tesco Extra

A person has tragically passed away following a ‘medical emergency’ at a massive Tesco supermarket. Emergency crews raced to the Tesco in Pitsea, close to Basildon, Essex on Friday (December 12).

The East of England Ambulance Service dispatched two ambulances and a paramedic vehicle to the huge supermarket. Tragically, despite everyone’s utmost efforts, an individual died at the location, reports Essex Live..

An East of England Ambulance Service spokesman confirmed: “Two ambulances and a paramedic car were sent to Tesco in Pitsea on December 12 following reports of a person with a medical emergency. Sadly, despite the best efforts of all involved, a person died at the scene.”

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The Tesco Extra in Pitsea frequently experiences heavy footfall and is considered Britain’s biggest Tesco outlet. It’s also believed to rank among Europe’s most colossal supermarkets.

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