Man in 40's dies after falling from roof near Selby

The Health and Safety Executive is investigating

Author: Ellie RobsonPublished 29th Mar 2026

A man in his 40's has died after falling from a roof in Thorpe Willoughby, near Selby.

It happened at an address on Fordlands just before 10.30am on Saturday (28 March 2026)

His family have been informed, and safety investigators have been made aware.

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