Man pronounced dead after falling from Sunderland's Wearmouth Bridge

Emergency services were called to reports that a man had fallen from the bridge at around 12.50pm on Tuesday, May 5.

Northumbria Police, the North East Ambulance Service and the Great North Air Ambulance – with a doctor and paramedic on board – were all in attendance at the scene.

A police spokeswoman confirmed to the Echo that a man has died.

They said in a statement: “Emergency services attended however, sadly the man was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.

“Inquiries are ongoing to formally identify the man and contact his next of kin.

“There is not believed to be any third party involvement and a report is being prepared for the coroner.”

A double-crewed ambulance, trauma paramedic and two of hazardous area response teams also attended.

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