A woman in her 70s has passed away outside of an Aldi supermarket in Bath Road, Worcester, despite the desperate efforts of emergency services including an air ambulance
A woman has sadly died at an Aldi store after being found in a critical condition by medical staff.
The woman, who has not been named but was described as in her 70s, was discovered outside the branch of Aldi on Bath Road, Worcester, yesterday afternoon.
Eyewitnesses described how emergency response vehicles and an air ambulance were called to respond to the incident. A defibrillator from a neighbouring branch of Toby Carvery was also reportedly used to try and resuscitate the woman.
Tragically, despite the desperate efforts of those helping her, the woman was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 3.15pm, with a police statement stressing that her tragic passing is not being treated as suspicious.
A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “We received a call around 3.15pm yesterday afternoon (3 September) with concern for the welfare of a woman in Aldi on Bath Road in Worcester.
“Officers arrived, and despite the best efforts by emergency services, a woman in her 70s was sadly declared dead at the scene. Her death is not being treated as suspicious, with no third-party involvement.”
A statement released by West Midlands Ambulance Service said: We were called to a medical incident at an address on Bath Road in Worcester and sent an ambulance, a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance to the scene.
“On arrival, a woman was found in a critical condition.
“Sadly, despite best efforts from crews, nothing could be done to save her, and she was confirmed dead at the scene.”
Aldi supermarket said they were “deeply saddened” by the tragic death, adding that “our thoughts are with the family and friends of the customer at this incredibly difficult time.”
A spokesperson went on: “Our colleagues responded immediately to the situation, and we are incredibly proud of our team for their swift actions in such distressing circumstances.
“We are offering support to the colleagues affected.”