Woman, 24, who slipped from bridge and died after work event is named

dailyrecord.co.uk:

An inquest has opened into the tragic death of a 24-year-old woman who slipped off a bridge after a work event. Police responded to an emergency call regarding the bridge at approximately 12.45am on February 1.Emma Bundy met her fate after tumbling from the A379 at Sandy Park in Exeter.

Following the fall, Emma was tragically struck by a vehicle. A 45-year-old Exmouth man had been apprehended on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and has since been released on bail, with further inquiries now complete.During a recent hearing at Exeter Coroners Court, it emerged that she had been supported by a passer-by while distressed on the bridge.

Area coroner for Devon, Alison Longhorn, explained: "The circumstances are that Emma was attending a work event at Sandy Park.

Concerns were raised for her welfare when she was seen in a distressed state on the footbridge over the A379."A member of the public called the emergency services and tried to assist her.