Man dies after accident at house in village near Pontefract

A young man has died after what is believed to have been an accident in the garden of a house in Pontefract.
Estcourt Drive in DarringtonEstcourt Drive in Darrington
Estcourt Drive in Darrington

Emergency services were sent to the house on Estcourt Drive in the village of Darrington this afternoon.

Images from the scene show a fallen tree in the garden of the property, but further details of the accident have not been released.

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It is not known if he was working at the property or a local resident.

West Yorkshire Police said

"At 12.50pm Police were called to Estcourt Drive, Pontefract to reports of a concern for safety.

"Officers attended and found a man believed to be in his 20s in a serious condition, he died a short time later as a result of his injuries.

"The Health and Safety Executive have been informed."