Man dies after falling from crane on building site in Leeds city centre

A man has died after falling from a crane at a construction site in Leeds city centre.
A man has died after falling from a crane at a construction site in Leeds city centreA man has died after falling from a crane at a construction site in Leeds city centre
A man has died after falling from a crane at a construction site in Leeds city centre

Police said they were called to the site just before 8am yesterday.

A spokesman said a man's body was found at the site in Central Road and pronounced dead at the scene.

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It was believed the man, who was not a member of staff, had "fallen from height" after entering the site late on Tuesday.

His death was not believed to be suspicious, West Yorkshire Police said.

A cordon and road closure that was in place yesterday has now been lifted.

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