Man dies at Museum of Liverpool after falling from second floor in 'unexplained' circumstances

Woman taken to hospital after sustaining injuries in same incident

A general view of the atrium at the Museum of Liverpool (Getty)

A man has died at the Museum of Liverpool after falling from the second floor of the building's atrium.

Police officers attempted to revive the man with CPR before paramedics arrived at the scene, just after 11am on Sunday.

The 38-year-old died shortly afterwards.

His death is being treated as unexplained but is not believed to be suspicious, a spokesperson for Merseyside Police said.

The museum will remain closed for the rest of the day.

"Our thoughts are with the family of the deceased and an investigation into the death is ongoing, although it is not believed to be suspicious.

"There were a number of people, staff and visitors, in the museum at the time and they are assisting with the investigation.

"We understand that this is a distressing situation for both staff and visitors, who may have been traumatised by the incident and they are advised to contact 111 or their GP for support.

"Emergency services personnel affected by the incident will be supported by their relevant organisations."

A woman was reportedly taken to hospital with minor injuries sustained during the same incident, according to The Liverpool Echo.

She was found "on the ground" inside the museum, according to the newspaper.

“National Museums Liverpool staff are working closely with Merseyside Police and helping them with their investigations," a museum spokesperson said in a statement.

"Our thoughts are with the family at this very difficult time."

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