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Man Trampled to Death by Cattle at National Trust Estate
14 Aug
Summary
- A 78-year-old man died from severe chest injuries.
- The fatal incident occurred on the grounds of Felbrigg Hall.
- An inquest into the death has been adjourned until next year.
A man has died following a tragic incident involving cattle at Felbrigg Hall in Norfolk. John Orton, a 78-year-old retired telecommunications engineer, sustained severe chest injuries and passed away at the scene on July 13th. The incident took place on the grounds of the National Trust estate, near Cromer.
Authorities were alerted to the situation around 11:45 BST on that day. An inquest was opened on Friday at Norfolk Coroner's Court, where the provisional cause of death was confirmed as severe chest injuries. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is now leading the investigation into the fatality.
Following the event, Felbrigg Hall was temporarily closed to allow for inquiries. The National Trust expressed shock and sadness, offering condolences to Mr. Orton's family and friends. The inquest has since been adjourned, with further proceedings scheduled for next year.
