Wilfred McLaughlan
Public Fire Brigades
Age
54

Rank / Role
Station Officer

Brigade/Service
Manchester

Cause of death
Injuries incurred at fire scene resulting from roof collapse

Location died
Hospital

Injured

Location Injured
Former Oldham Battery Co, Denton, Lancashire

Current Fire Authority
Greater Manchester

Further information

Phillips Park Fire Station. Last night on duty prior to retirement. Buried twice - pulled himself free on the first occasion, but then hit by second collapse.

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