Man found 'critical' near canal dies despite emergency crew efforts to save him
A man has died after being found in a "critical condition" in a Walsall canal.
Emergency services were called to Raybould's Bridge Road off the A34 Green Lane, in Birchills, shortly after 4.15pm on Wednesday where the man was discovered in the Wyrley and Essington Canal.
West Midlands Police said the man was found in the water and his death was not being treated as suspicious.
"Sadly nothing could be done to save the man. His family have been informed," the force said.
Residents reported seeing emergency vehicles at the scene near two house building sites.
West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called at 4.18pm to an incident nearby to Raybould's Bridge Road in Walsall. Two ambulances, a paramedic officer, a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic and the Midland Air Ambulance Critical Care Car attended the scene.
"Upon arrival we found a man in a critical condition. Unfortunately despite the best efforts of ambulance staff it became clear that nothing more could be done to save him and he was confirmed deceased at the scene.”
The Black Country Coroner has been informed.
