Man dies after falling through skylight in Stoke-on-Trent

Police say the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has been informed

Author: Kellie MaddoxPublished 26th Jun 2026
Last updated 26th Jun 2026

A man has died after falling through a skylight in Stoke-on-Trent.

Police and ambulance crews were called at 4.45pm yesterday (25 June) to Sandbach Road in Cobridge.

The man was taken to hospital but sadly died a short time later.

His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has been informed.

An investigation into the incident ongoing.

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