Tragedy as man falls to his death from car park at Manchester Airport with cops scrambled
Emergency services were scrambled to a car park near Terminal one at the transport hub yesterday afternoon.
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Air ambulance crews also attended the scene following reports of concern for a man's welfare at around 3.30pm.
According to MEN, the tragic death is not being treated as suspicious.
In a statement at the time, Greater Manchester Police said: "We are currently responding to a concern for welfare incident at a car park at Manchester Airport.
"There is no wider risk to the public and officers and colleagues from other emergency services are on the scene."
Manchester Airport said it was working alongside the force to assist with their enquiries.
A spokesperson for the airport confirmed there were no delays to flights following the horrific incident.
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