She sadly died at the scene
21:06, 11 Nov 2025Updated 21:06, 11 Nov 2025
Emergency services at the scene(Image: Liverpool Echo)
A pregnant woman tragically died after a ‘reported medical emergency’ at her home, police have said.
Merseyside Police confirmed officers were called to a house on Highsted Road, Kirby, shortly before 11am on Tuesday (November 11) following reports of an urgent medical incident.
A spokesperson for the force said police received a call from the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) reporting a woman in her 40s required immediate medical attention. Officers attended the semi-detached property to support paramedics, but despite their efforts, the woman died at the scene.
Police said the woman’s family was taken to hospital with assistance from officers. Two air ambulances landed at the scene close to Headbolt Lane train station. One air ambulance is believed to have landed at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.
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Witnesses described a significant police presence throughout the morning, with several patrol cars and an ambulance parked outside the property. Officers and plain-clothed detectives were also seen entering the back garden as inquiries continued, reports The Echo.
A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: “We can sadly confirm that a woman has passed away following a reported medical emergency in Kirkby earlier today.
The air ambulance at the scene(Image: Echo)
“At around 10.55am today (Tuesday, November 11), we received a report from North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) that a woman aged in her 40s required urgent medical attention at a home on Highsted Road.
“The woman, who was pregnant, passed away at the scene.
“Officers attended to support NWAS and to assist with the transport of family to hospital.
“At this stage, the woman’s death is being treated as non-suspicious and her next of kin has been informed. A report will be sent to the Coroner’s Office. Whilst we remain at scene to establish the full circumstances, no criminal offences have been identified and no one has been arrested.
“We would discourage anyone from engaging in speculation online about the circumstances of this incident, which is unhelpful and potentially hurtful to those involved.” The woman hasn’t been named.