Fashion designer Sarah McGreevy, 37, died after falling from her balcony while unblocking a drainpipe.

Sarah McGreevy, a 37-year-old fashion designer, died after falling from her sixth-floor balcony in Hackney, East London, on June 16, 2024, while trying to clear a blocked drainpipe. An inquest revealed she likely stood on a wooden box and accidentally fell. The coroner urged Hackney Council to address ongoing guttering issues that led residents to unblock pipes themselves, warning of the risk of further accidents. The council is expected to respond by January 1.

November 09, 2024
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