Probe continues into death of woman after Ross Castle fall
INVESTIGATIONS are underway after a woman fell to her death from Cleethorpes' Ross Castle yesterday.
The woman, aged 64, is believed to be from Cleethorpes, though her
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The scene of the Ross Castle tragedy.
identity is yet to be confirmed. Her death is not being treated as
suspicious.
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She was discovered at the base of the monument by the Cleethorpes
Beach Safety Team at about 11.30am and attempts were made to revive her.
However, she was confirmed dead on arrival at the Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Grimsby.
Speaking at the scene, Sgt Dave Heard said: "We received a report at 11.39am that a woman had fallen from Ross Castle."
He added that officers were speaking to witnesses to try to establish what had happened.
Det Insp Andy Maultby said: "Officers are pursuing a number of
enquiries in the area. However, at this time we are not treating the
incident as suspicious."
Jane Wood, co-owner of the Hawaiian Eye Cafe said the incident was "devastating".
She said: "We knew something had happened after emergency services went flashing past.
"I went to my brother’s ice-cream parlour to see if the staff were okay. There was a big police presence.
"It’s just devastating – I feel for the family of the woman who died.
"I understand the Beach Safety Team did everything they could to help, and did a good job.
"It’s a credit to them."
Rob Chalmers, resort manager for North East Lincolnshire Council, said: "We’re assisting police with enquiries.
"One of our officers assisted, and police are taking a statement."
He added he was going to wait until investigations by police were
finished before any decisions were made about closing the Ross Castle
site. The monument was reopened in June after a major refurbishment.
Anyone who may have been in the area between 11.30am and noon and
may have witnessed the incident should contact Humberside Police on
0845 60 60 222 quoting log number 218 on January 9.
Online updates
Look for updates here on this site and in your Grimsby Telegraph on Monday.
Comments
by gav, meggies
Sunday, January 11 2009, 10:27AM
“Tracic story and a real shame this Castle, don't think that's a very good description by the way, has been around for as long as everyone can remember and I'm sure this is an isolated incident”
by Mark, Grimsby
Sunday, January 11 2009, 6:30AM
“What an awful thing to happen to someone. I do hope that the council don't have to close Ross Castle again. I took my kids there in the summer as it was the first time they'd been able to walk to the top. It brought back happy memories of my childhood. It all seemed very safe with the new guard rails. Please please don't close it.”
by anon, grimsby
Saturday, January 10 2009, 5:17PM
“yes it is sad for the family. but no to to close ross castle. only the first death i have heard of.”
by Anon, Cleethorpes
Saturday, January 10 2009, 1:42PM
“My Thoughts Are With The Family At This Sad Time x x”
by Anon, Cleethorpes
Saturday, January 10 2009, 1:41PM
“This is so awful my thoughts are with the family at this sad time. x x”