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Man dies after van falls on him in Bulwell

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The 65-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene in Abercarn Close

A man has died after a van fell on him while he was working on it, police have said.

The 65-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene in Abercarn Close, Bulwell, Nottinghamshire, on Tuesday afternoon.

Officers were called to the area shortly after 14:30 GMT and a police cordon was put in place for forensic investigations to take place.

Three ambulances and an air ambulance were also sent to the scene. Witnesses have been asked to contact police.

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to assist with releasing the man.

"We sent an appliance from Stockhill station and we were in attendance with EMAS and the police," a spokeswoman said.

Firefighters were called shortly after 14:30 and left the scene about 16:40.

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The air ambulance was called out
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