Fireman's fall death accidental

Andrew Clinton fell 10 feet

A jury has returned a verdict of accidental death at the inquest of a firefighter who died after falling from a hydraulic platform in Birmingham.

Andrew Clinton, 52, was taking part in a training exercise at Bournbrook Fire Station on 9 March when he fell from about 10 feet.

He suffered head and spinal injuries and died eight days later in hospital.

The inquest at Birmingham Coroner's Court heard on Wednesday that Mr Clinton may have suffered a fainting fit.

The Health and Safety Executive did not find West Midlands Fire Service at fault, but it did ask that its safety procedures be reviewed.

Vijithandra Randeniya, the deputy chief fire officer at West Midlands Fire Service, said whatever is necessary to protect employees will be done.