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A man has sadly died after he caught fire at the corner of Hospital Street and Bridge Street West in Newtown (Image: Google )<\/p>\nPolice issued a statement on the harrowing tragedyA man has sadly died after he caught fire at the corner of Hospital Street and Bridge Street West in Newtown (Image: Google )<\/p>\n
A man died after he was engulfed by fire on a Birmingham<\/a> street.<\/p>\n The man, in his 40s, was seen covered head-to-toe in flames at the corner of Hospital Street and Bridge Street West in Newtown<\/a> shortly after 3.40pm on Wednesday, October 8.<\/p>\n Police said the man received treatment at the scene but died in hospital a short time later.<\/p>\n READ MORE: <\/a><\/strong>Harrowing footage shows man on fire in Birmingham street as hero runs to rescue<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n READ MORE: <\/strong>Woman in ‘critical condition’ after Seat Ibiza crashes into tree in Midland village<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n His death was not being treated as suspicious.<\/p>\n Harrowing footage of the incident was shared widely on instant messaging platform WhatsApp this week.<\/p>\n One man was seen using a fire extinguisher to quickly douse the flames.<\/p>\n Where to get help if you’re feeling suicidal<\/p>\n Samaritans (116 123)<\/strong> samaritans.org<\/strong> operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year. If you prefer to write down how you\u2019re feeling, or if you\u2019re worried about being overheard on the phone, you can email Samaritans at jo@samaritans.org<\/a> , write to Freepost RSRB-KKBY-CYJK, PO Box 9090, STIRLING, FK8 2SA and visit www.samaritans.org\/branches to find your nearest branch.<\/p>\n Childline (0800 1111)<\/strong> runs a helpline for children<\/a> and young people in the UK. Calls are free and the number won\u2019t show up on your phone bill. PAPYRUS (0800 068 41 41)<\/strong> is a voluntary organisation supporting teenagers and young adults who are feeling suicidal.<\/p>\n Other depression charities<\/a><\/p>\n Mind<\/strong> is a mental health charity that offers information, support and resources for those that are struggling. They also offer help for young people and those supporting someone in their life with mental health struggles. Call Mind info line on 0300 123 3393.<\/p>\n Shout 85258 <\/strong>is a free, confidential, anonymous mental health text support service. Texting the word ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 will start a conversation with a trained Shout volunteer, who will text you back and forth.<\/p>\n Students Against Depression<\/strong> is a website for students who are depressed, have a low mood or are having suicidal thoughts. Bullying UK is a website for both children and adults affected by bullying studentsagainstdepression.org<\/a><\/p>\n There are other depression charities and support you can access. If you are seriously concerned, please call 999.<\/p>\n The video was filmed by someone from a residential building located on the corner of the two streets.<\/p>\n West Midlands Ambulance Service’s <\/a>press office said it could not find any record of paramedics attending the incident.<\/p>\n Don’t miss the biggest and breaking stories by signing up to the BirminghamLive newsletter here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n