A MAN has died after the wall of a back yard fell on him while he was laying paving slabs.
The accident happened at Cranford Street, South Shields, Tyneside, on Saturday.
The 63-year-old, who comes from the Burnopfield area of County Durham, was pressed against a car by the wall.
The man suffered internal injuries and was taken to South Tyneside District General Hospital, where he died later.
The man, who is thought to be a relative of the occupants of the house, was not being named until all relatives have been informed.
Police have reported the death to the South Tyneside Coroner.
A police spokesman said: "An unstable wall collapsed, pinning him against a parked vehicle.''
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