A woman in her 50s died at a Tesco store in Rochdale on Saturday after a medical emergency, prompting the evacuation of shoppers and an air ambulance response.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed the woman could not be saved and passed away. Emergency services were called to the Tesco on Silk Street at around 3pm following a report from a shopper of a concern for welfare for a woman inside the supermarket.
Emergency Response and Evacuation
Police and paramedics attended the scene, and the woman was reportedly treated by staff at the supermarket before ambulance crews arrived. Shoppers were told to leave the store and vacate the car park to allow emergency services to deal with the incident.
Footage posted on social media showed an air ambulance landing in the car park. Pictures from the scene showed multiple ambulances parked outside the shop entrance, with the air ambulance seen flying low as it braced to land.
Police Confirmation and Support
In an update on Sunday, Greater Manchester Police confirmed that the woman died. Her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially-trained officers.
The force said: "Police received a report of a concern for welfare for a woman inside the store. Greater Manchester Police have confirmed a woman in her 50s sadly passed away after reports of a medical event at around 3.05pm yesterday. Her next of kin are aware."
Area Reopened
According to posts on social media, people were not permitted to enter the car park or store while the incident was unfolding. The area has since reopened.
