Man dies after falling from multi-storey car park in Nelson (From Lancashire Telegraph)
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Man dies after falling from multi-storey car park in Nelson
10:03pm Saturday 14th January 2012 in Nelson
A MAN has died after falling from a multi-storey car park in Nelson today.
The man, whose name has not yet been released by police, fell around 4pm.
Police are currently supporting the man's family.
Comments(27)
katypri
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10:19pm Sat 14 Jan 12
Michael@ClitheroeSince58
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11:50pm Sat 14 Jan 12
doctor1970
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1:07am Sun 15 Jan 12
frank
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7:21am Sun 15 Jan 12
doctor1970 wrote:people will always find some way out when they've had enough.knocking down high buildings won't stop them.
The car park needs to be demolished to prevent this kind of thing happening again. My thoughts are with the man's family.
we need an attitude shift, less witch hunts and a hell of a lot more compassion would help.
my thoughts are with this poor blokes family.
Common_Sense1
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7:25am Sun 15 Jan 12
Izanears
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11:53am Sun 15 Jan 12
carrman2
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11:57am Sun 15 Jan 12
working chap
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12:17pm Sun 15 Jan 12
frank
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12:26pm Sun 15 Jan 12
working chap wrote:it's also down to circumstances that they can't deal with and a lack of help.
It's not the fault of the council or the carpark owners - if someone kills themselves then it is down to them.
Michael@ClitheroeSince58
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2:07pm Sun 15 Jan 12
frank wrote:Exactly
working chap wrote:it's also down to circumstances that they can't deal with and a lack of help.
It's not the fault of the council or the carpark owners - if someone kills themselves then it is down to them.
happycyclist
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2:37pm Sun 15 Jan 12
frank wrote:Well said, frank.
doctor1970 wrote:people will always find some way out when they've had enough.knocking down high buildings won't stop them.
The car park needs to be demolished to prevent this kind of thing happening again. My thoughts are with the man's family.
we need an attitude shift, less witch hunts and a hell of a lot more compassion would help.
my thoughts are with this poor blokes family.
happycyclist
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2:45pm Sun 15 Jan 12
bellas
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2:58pm Sun 15 Jan 12
peely
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8:14pm Sun 15 Jan 12
bellas wrote:What,s it got to do with health & safety ? if somebody wants to top themselves then thats their perogative , no amount of bumbling bureaucrats is going to stop them , its down to personal choice !
could the health and safety not make the owners make this carpark safe or are they to buisy
laurenceingramMYP
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10:12pm Sun 15 Jan 12
MattNutter
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12:08am Mon 16 Jan 12
Monte
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3:41am Mon 16 Jan 12
However if the owners are not prepared to invest, cant something be done like making use of the top floors by way of giving use of the 2nd to top floor to Samaritains as offices or something? Something symbolic to try and help others...
Nelson doesnt need so much parking.
If its demolished people will just find somewhere else, yet if its changed use and made impossible to reach the top floor it would be a better use in my opinion.
The owners would also probably be happier to do this if change of use for the upper floors was allowed and giving them a return on their investment.
Cha'mone MF
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7:43am Mon 16 Jan 12
laurenceingramMYP wrote:Are you making a point or did you just want to tell everybody that you are a member of the youth parliament for Pendle ?
As im the member of youth parliament for Pendle, i have already spoken to the chairman of Pendle Borough Council in hope that atleast measures can be in place. The idea of demolishing the building wouldnt work. As it is really big and i doubt the owners will agree. What can be done however, is safety measurements set in place. I was going to nelson around 5:00 but decided to get off at Colne. Luckily i didnt have to witness such an event. My condolences go to Family and Friends.
athlete
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1:35pm Mon 16 Jan 12
athlete
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1:40pm Mon 16 Jan 12
Once again the owners of this site have to ask themselves some serious moral if not legal questions.
smuggers
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6:25pm Mon 16 Jan 12
athlete wrote:Well said athlete.. We have such a long way to go in educating others about Mental Illness. Unfortunately only sufferers truly know how devastating a condition this is. RIP & Condolences to family & friends.
The last thing a person suffering from suicidal thoughts thinks off is the impact on passers by and even their family. Depression makes people think only of themselves. It is easy for people to judge others, but unless you have suffered depression or have a loved one suffering you really should keep your ill-informed opinions to yourself. R.I.P
Cha'mone MF
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11:04pm Mon 16 Jan 12
athlete wrote:Maybe they should think about people passing by, people who maybe want to carry on living. I'm not suggesting this isn't tragic in anyway, it is without question but MFORT66 makes a valid point, you may not agree with him/her but how would you feel if he had landed on your child or wife/husband and killed them? Your opinion would be some what different I would suggest. So instead of telling people to keep their opinions to themselves why don't you try and look at the bigger picture and realise that it's not always about the person that decides to throw themselves off a car
The last thing a person suffering from suicidal thoughts thinks off is the impact on passers by and even their family. Depression makes people think only of themselves. It is easy for people to judge others, but unless you have suffered depression or have a loved one suffering you really should keep your ill-informed opinions to yourself. R.I.P
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Cha'mone MF
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11:11pm Mon 16 Jan 12
athlete wrote:So if you're thinking along the lines of blame are Rail track supposed to search their conscious every time somebody launches themselves in front of a train or the makers of paracetamol to feel guilty every time somebody takes an overdose ?
The carpark has been a location for suicides far too long and it is time the council took steps to prevent further tragedies. Whilst agreeing people will find away to commit suicide it dosent stop the councils responsiblity to prevent loss of life wherever possible.
Once again the owners of this site have to ask themselves some serious moral if not legal questions.
Wake up and realise that people are responsible for their own actions and can't be wrapped up in cotton wool all their lives.
Cha'mone MF
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11:19pm Mon 16 Jan 12
smuggers wrote:It's not a question of educating others about mental illness IRS a question of people accepting that individuals who unfortunately choose to end their lives in this manor are a significant danger to people in the vicinity just going about their business. It is horrific when people feel there is no other option available to then and that suicide is the only way out but why risk taking others with them? Perfect example in this case, he was struck by a passing car as he unfortunately lay in the road. Moments earlier the driver and or passengers of that car could also have been killed or seriously injured.
athlete wrote:Well said athlete.. We have such a long way to go in educating others about Mental Illness. Unfortunately only sufferers truly know how devastating a condition this is. RIP & Condolences to family & friends.
The last thing a person suffering from suicidal thoughts thinks off is the impact on passers by and even their family. Depression makes people think only of themselves. It is easy for people to judge others, but unless you have suffered depression or have a loved one suffering you really should keep your ill-informed opinions to yourself. R.I.P
smuggers
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8:21am Tue 17 Jan 12
I think awareness & support is getting better, due to media coverage..Many people dont like to come forward and say they're suicidal because of the stigma that still surrounds it.
smuggers
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8:29am Tue 17 Jan 12
katy121 says...
10:09pm Sat 14 Jan 12