‘Hot tub falls from crane’ and kills pensioner in his 70s while it was being lowered into his back garden

• Emergency services called to Mangotsfield area of Bristol after man in 70s was struck and killed this morning
• Lady whose house backs onto garden said: ‘It was definitely a hot tub. They we’re lowering it into the garden’ 
• Another neighbour said object ‘looked like’ hot tub, adding: ‘They’ve been doing work in their back garden’ 

A pensioner died today when he was hit by a heavy load falling from a crane – which neighbours said was a hot tub.

Emergency services were called to the Mangotsfield area of Bristol after the man in his 70s was struck and killed this morning. 

One lady whose house backs onto the garden said: ‘It was definitely a hot tub. They we’re lowering it into the garden.

‘I heard a load of shouting and screaming. I don’t know whether the man lives there or works for the crane company.’ 

Emergency services were called to the Mangotsfield area of Bristol after the man in his 70s was struck and killed this morning 

One lady whose house backs onto the garden said: ‘It was definitely a hot tub. They we’re lowering it into the garden.’ Pictured is the lorry from which the object fell  

Another neighbour confirmed the object ‘looked like’ a hot tub, adding: ‘I think it clipped the wall. They have been doing a lot of work in the back garden.

‘I heard and saw it all, it’s not fair for me to share any more than that. All I will say is they are neighbours who live behind me.’ 

A police spokesman said: ‘We were called at 9.26am today to assist the ambulance service at a residential address in Mangotsfield after a man was seriously injured by a heavy load which had fallen from a crane.

‘Tragically, the man, aged in his 70s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and our thoughts go out to them.

‘Police inquiries are ongoing at the scene in conjunction with the Health and Safety Executive.’

A spokesman for the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) confirmed: ‘HSE is aware of this incident and investigating.’

Avon Fire and Rescue Service received a call to Springleaze, Mangotsfield, to assist police and paramedics at 9.54am on Monday.  

A spokesman said: ‘Sadly, the man in his 70s was pronounced deceased at the scene.

‘Crews from Kingswood and Avonmouth supported emergency service colleagues by working to make the equipment safe following police investigations. Our thoughts go out to the man’s family and friends at this sad time.’ 

A police spokesman said: ‘We were called at 9.26am today to assist the ambulance service at a residential address in Mangotsfield after a man was seriously injured by a heavy load which had fallen from a crane’

A spokesman for South Western Ambulance Service NHS Trust said: ‘We were called at 9.20am to an incident in the area of Mangotsfield.

‘We attended with multiple resources including an air ambulance and the Hazardous Area Response Team.’ 

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), has said: ‘HSE is aware of this incident and investigating.’

Burcombe Crane Hire, a Bristol-based business whose branding can be seen on the crane, said it was not yet able to provide a statement. 

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), has said: ‘HSE is aware of this incident and investigating’. The lorry firm did not comment 

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