Seven other people were treated at the scene with a number of them taken to hospital
Police tape at the scene on Creswell Crescent(Image: Cllr Michael Coulson)
A person has tragically died following an incident at a takeaway shop.
The incident is believed to have involved carbon monoxide and seven others, including emergency staff, were treated at the scene for the effects of inhaling the gas.
Police were called to the scene on Cresswell Crescent in Bloxwich at around 9.40pm on Friday, September 26, following concerns for a man’s welfare.
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When they arrived, they found a man in his 50s who was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
A number of people were then taken to hospital following exposure to the suspected carbon monoxide.
Local residents were evacuated as a precaution and have since been allowed to return to their homes.
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police told BlackCountryLive: “We attended business premises in Cresswell Crescent, Bloxwich, at around 9.40pm yesterday (26 September) following concerns for the welfare of a man.
“Other emergency services were also in attendance and a man in his 50s was sadly confirmed dead at the scene. Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this devastating time.
“Seven other people – including emergency service workers – were treated at the scene for the suspected effects of carbon monoxide poisoning. Some were taken to hospital for further assessment.
“A small number of nearby properties were temporarily evacuated but occupants have since been able to return.
“We will work with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to help establish the full circumstances.”
Cllr Michael Coulson shared on social media: “It is with great sadness that I have just been informed of a serious incident at a food takeaway shop at Mossley shops, in which someone has tragically died.
“This evening the Fire Service were called out to attend an incident in which an injured person needed assistance.
“Tragically, the Fire Service could not access the property due to a generator releasing a mixture of gases, which includes cyanide.
“As a result of the toxic gases, all adjacent shops and flats above have been evacuated.
“My thoughts are with the deceased and all affected by this awful tragedy.”
One person commented: “They could enter and the ambulance, air ambulance and fireman worked tirelessly on the poor man who lost his life.
“All our thoughts go to the family.”
Another said: “Thinking of all involved, their families, and the emergency services.”