A MAN was found dead after an air ambulance landed at an industrial estate.

Emergency services were called to Radford Way, Billericay, this afternoon after receiving reports a man had been found unable to breathe.

Paramedics from the East of England Ambulance Service and Hazardous Area Response Team, as well as the Essex and Herts Ambulance, attended but the patient sadly died at the scene.

Essex Police also attended the scene and is investigating the circumstances.

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An East of England Ambulance Service spokeswoman confirmed: “Two ambulances, three Hazardous Area Response Team vehicles, an ambulance officer vehicle and Essex and Herts Air Ambulance were called to Radford Way, Billericay, this afternoon following reports of a man found not breathing.

“Sadly, despite the best efforts of all involved, the man had died at the scene.”

An Essex Police spokesperson said: "We were called to Radford Way, Billericay, at around 2pm on May 9 following concerns around a man’s welfare.

"Sadly, the man was pronounced dead at the scene. 

"His death is currently being treated as unexplained and an investigation is ongoing."