Teenager dies seconds after freak accident when he ran into bus stop sign and collapsed as he hurried to catch the night bus
- Birmingham resident Manny Edwards hit sign as he ran for bus
- Police and paramedics battled to save him but the 18-year-old died
- CCTV footage dispelled rumour he had been attacked
- Ambulance staff say he had a cardiac arrest
By Sam Webb
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Loss: Manny Edwards, 18, died after accidentally running into a bus stop. He suffered a cardiac arrest after the collision
A teenager died following a freak accident when he ran into a bus stop while hurrying for a late-night bus.
Manny Edwards, 18, collapsed after he struck the sign in Walkers Heath, Birmingham, just before 10.30pm on Monday, West Midlands Police said.
Dispelling rumours that he had been the victim of an attack, police said CCTV footage showed Mr Edwards running for the number 35 bus, getting to his feet following the impact with the sign, and then fall to floor again seconds later.
Police officers and paramedics attempted to revive Mr Edwards, from Kings Heath, at the scene but he died in hospital. he had suffered a cardiac arrest.
Detective Chief Inspector Simon Inglis said: 'This was a terrible accident.
'It’s shocking that a young man could lose his life in such circumstances.
'We understand there were some rumours flying around the community that there was something sinister behind Manny’s death and that he had been attacked - but I can assure people that is certainly not the case.
'CCTV footage shows him running across the road and colliding with the bus stop. No one else was involved in the incident.
'Our thoughts go out to Manny’s family and friends as they try to come to terms with his tragedy.'
A post-mortem examination will now take place to confirm the precise cause of death and a file will be prepared for the coroner.
The bus shelter he crashed into. Emergency services tried to save him but he later died
Well-loved: A number of floral tributes were laid at the scene of the teenager's death
Grief: A sign at the scene of the tragedy with heartfelt messages written on it
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: 'Upon arrival crews found a man in cardiac arrest.
'Crews quickly commenced resuscitation efforts on scene before conveying the man by land ambulance on blue lights to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham; ambulance staff continued advanced life support en route to hospital.
'Sadly, despite their best efforts, nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed dead at hospital.'
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DanTheOutlaw, Teesside, United Kingdom, 5 hours ago
Who would ever expect to go out like this eh?