The Tesco Express and Esso Garage in West End Road (Image: NQ)
A man has died near a petrol station in Southampton.
The man, in his 70s, suffered a medical episode not far from the Esso Garage and Tesco Express in West End Road, Southampton.
Paramedics attended and called the police to assist just before 9am today.
Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
A police response remained in the area for hours after the man's death while officers did initial enquiries into what happened.
A police spokesperson has described the death as 'unexpected'.
They said: “The man’s next of kin are aware of his unexpected death, and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel