Tragic Incident at Asda West Swindon Supermarket
Emergency services rushed to the Asda West Swindon store on Friday evening after receiving reports of a man in cardiac arrest. Police confirmed that responders spent approximately 40 minutes attempting to save his life before he sadly died at around 5.30pm.
Details of the Medical Emergency
The incident occurred at the busy supermarket, where the man passed away in front of customers. Wiltshire Police stated that they were called to the Asda store at 4.55pm following the reports. A spokesperson explained that the death is being treated as non-suspicious, with no arrests made.
The spokesperson told The Swindon Advertiser: "This relates to a medical incident which officers supported ambulance colleagues with. Extensive efforts were made to save the man's life, but he sadly died around 40 minutes later."
Store Closure and Public Response
Following the tragic event, the Asda West Swindon superstore was temporarily closed, with shoppers requested to leave the premises. On social media, individuals commended Asda for their handling of the situation.
One person posted: "I hope his loved ones can take some comfort in that. Rest in peace Sir." Another commented, as cited by Metro: "My heart goes out to his family. Well done, Asda, who had the decency to close the store and give him some decency and respect."
They added: "Emergencies like this call for stores to show respect and close, and I'm glad Asda dealt with this very sad situation in the correct way."
Ongoing Investigation and Identity
The identity of the man who passed away has not been disclosed by authorities. Police continue to treat the death as non-suspicious, emphasizing that it was a medical incident requiring emergency response.
This tragic event has highlighted the importance of swift emergency response and compassionate handling by public establishments during such crises. The community has expressed sympathy for the man's family and appreciation for the efforts made by both emergency services and Asda staff.
