A man died after reportedly falling from a bridge near Wallasey Tunnel.
Police were called to Wheatland Lane at around 5.05am on Sunday following the sudden death of a man. On Sunday, a spokesperson for Merseyside Police described the man's death as "unexplained".
Officers started CPR when they arrived at the scene. An ambulance took him to hospital where he died a short time later. Wallasey Tunnel was closed in both directions on Sunday following the incident and drivers were diverted to the Birkenhead Tunnel.
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Today, a spokesperson for Merseyside Police provided an update. They confirmed the man was 36-years-old and his death is being treated as non-suspicious. A file has been prepared for the coroner.
Wallasey Tunnel was closed less than 12 hours after the first incident on Sunday due to a concern for safety of a man. It reopened a few hours later.
A spokesperson for the force said: "We were called out to the Wallasey Tunnel in Wirral yesterday, Sunday, November 27 following the sudden death of a man. A 36-year-old man reportedly fell from the bridge on Wheatland Lane at around 5.05am and he was sadly pronounced deceased after being taken to hospital.
"His next of kin have been informed. His death is being treated as non-suspicious and police are not looking for anyone else in connection with his death. A file has been prepared for the coroner."
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