Kent Man Falls from Historic Castle, Hospitalised with Multiple Injuries
A man plummets from Rochester Castle in Kent, sustaining chest and ankle wounds before rushing to hospital.
On 17 January 2026, a man fell from the north tower of Rochester Castle in Kent, a 12th‑century ruin overlooking the River Medway. Witnesses reported the individual lost footing amid maintenance work and struck the ground with a high impact. He was immediately attended by on‑scene paramedics and then transported to Royal Surrey County Hospital, where doctors treated fractures to his chest and ankle. The incident occurred around 21:31 GMT, and authorities confirmed he had no prior injuries. The castle’s heritage status has sparked calls for improved safety measures on historic sites across the region.
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