One person has tragically died following a mudslide in Carlton-in-Cleveland this afternoon, Wednesday, May 22nd, at approximately 1:15 pm. North Yorkshire Police offer their sincere condolences to the victim’s family and friends during this difficult time.
Emergency services are currently at the scene securing the area and managing the situation. A cordon has been established to allow for efficient response efforts.
Key Points:
- The incident occurred around 1:15 pm on Wednesday, May 22nd.
- One person has sadly died.
- No other injuries reported.
- Emergency services are on-site.
- The area is cordoned off.
Public Cooperation Requested
North Yorkshire Police urge the public to avoid the area to allow emergency workers to operate effectively and to respect the privacy of those affected. They are actively gathering information and will provide updates as they become available.
Officials request that the public refrain from speculation and spreading unverified information.
Police Incident Reference: NYP-22052024-0246
This is a developing story. Stay tuned for further updates.