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Railing 'Gave Way,' Man Plummets Five Floors to Death
3 Feb
Summary
- A 23-year-old man died instantly after falling five floors.
- The railing on the fifth floor communal landing reportedly gave way.
- The incident occurred last Thursday evening at Thurston Dwellings.
Joshua Robbins, a 23-year-old man originally from Northern Ireland, tragically lost his life last Thursday evening after falling five floors at Thurston Dwellings on Newton Street, London. He had reportedly stepped out onto the communal landing on the fifth floor, expecting a pizza delivery, when the railing gave way beneath him.
Mr. Robbins died instantly upon impact. His family expressed devastation, stating that a safety barrier meant to prevent falls had failed. They are working with police and housing authorities to understand the circumstances surrounding his death.
Friends and family remember Joshua as a kind, funny, and charismatic young man with a smile that lit up rooms. He had moved to London ten years prior to seek opportunities and was cherished by those who knew him. The incident is currently under police investigation.
