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Woman dies in front of horrified shoppers in Primark as store is closed off

Published 12:43 8 Apr 2025 BST

Updated 12:43 8 Apr 2025 BST

Zoe Hodges
Woman dies in front of horrified shoppers in Primark as store is closed off

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The store was cordoned off as emergency services scrambled to the scene

A woman has died after suffering a medical episode in a Primark store in Oldham.

Emergency services were called to the clothes outlet in Market Place, Oldham on Monday evening following concerns for the woman's welfare.

Residents also reported an air ambulance attended the scene as efforts were made to save the woman's life.

Greater Manchester Police said the woman, aged 60, had later been pronounced dead in the ambulance.

A cordon was put in place while emergency crews responded.

There are not thought to be any suspicious circumstances, the force added.

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Woman dies in front of horrified shoppers in Primark as store is closed off