Heysham Power Stations worker killed by tree in Storm Arwen – inquest verdict
Lancaster-born father Robert Powell died when he was hit by a falling tree during a storm in Ambleside, an inquest has heard.
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Coroner Margaret Taylor recorded a verdict of accidental death at the inquest at Cockermouth last Tuesday.
Mr Powell, 40, of Heysham, a mechanical fitter at Heysham Power Stations, died of severe injuries on the night of November 26 during Storm Arwen.
His funeral took place at St Chad's Church, Skerton, on December 9 with donations in his memory going to Langdale and Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team.