A significant shopping center in Stockport, Greater Manchester, was temporarily closed off by authorities. The Merseyway shopping center was shut down, with police officers stationed at one of the entrances. An air ambulance was spotted landing nearby during the incident.
Following the closure, the shopping center has since reopened to the public. A spokesperson for the mall confirmed that a shopper had fallen seriously ill, leading to the temporary closure of the covered mall area. Expressing gratitude for the public’s cooperation, the spokesperson mentioned that the situation has been resolved.
In response to the incident, the Merseyway shopping center released a statement on its social media platforms, informing customers about the closure of the covered mall section and expressing hopes for a prompt reopening. The statement also conveyed appreciation to patrons for their understanding and patience during the incident.
Witnesses on the scene reported the presence of an air ambulance at the shopping center while operations were suspended. The situation has now been resolved, and normal operations have resumed at the Merseyway shopping center.