A 12-year-old boy has died after a garage wall collapsed at a property in the seaside town of Clacton in Essex.
Emergency services were called to St John’s Road just before 7pm on Friday.
The boy died at the scene despite efforts to save him, police said.
Another man, 30, was rescued from the rubble and injured his arm in the incident.
Their identities have yet to be released but they both know each other, Essex Police said in a statement on Saturday.
The boy’s death is being treated as not suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.
The house that the garage is attached to has been declared safe.
St John’s Road was closed at the time of the incident.
Detective Inspector James Hardingham, who is leading the investigation, said his thoughts are with the boy’s family and friends.
“We are continuing to investigate to verify the facts that led to the wall collapse.
“If anyone has information that could help us, or anyone who was on St John’s Road just before 7pm last night and saw anything that might help our investigation, please call. for us.”
Nick Singleton, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service station manager added: “This is a tragic incident and our thoughts are with everyone who knew the child as well as the wider Clacton community. than.
“Our firefighters worked incredibly hard to save both casualties and this was never the outcome we wanted to see.
“We will be providing additional support to all the firefighters who attended this difficult incident.”
Anyone with information or footage is encouraged to contact 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
