A tragedy occurred at London's Tate Modern on Friday, resulting in the museum's closure for the day. According to a report from the Times of London, a man lost his life after a fall within the Tate Modern premises.
The museum released a statement expressing their deep sorrow: "We regret to inform that a member of the public passed away at Tate Modern this morning. While the authorities do not suspect foul play, out of respect, we have decided to close the gallery for the day. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the individual's family and friends during this difficult time."
The Turbine Hall, London, Tate Modern, credit: Hans Peter Schaefer via Wikipedia
The Metropolitan Police responded to the incident at 10:45 a.m., deeming the death as "unexpected" but not suspicious. The identity of the victim has not yet been made public.
This incident marks the second instance of a fall at Tate Modern in the past five years. In 2019, a six-year-old French boy was thrown from the building by Jonty Bravery, who was a teenager at the time. Remarkably, the young boy survived the 100-foot fall, although he suffered a brain injury and broken bones, leading to his reliance on a wheelchair. In 2020, Jonty Bravery was convicted of attempted murder and is currently serving a 15-year prison sentence.
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