A woman has died in hospital after being injured by an advertising board at Weston super Mare pier.
An investigation has been launched into her death which happened on October 28.
Police and ambulance services were called to the pier after reports of a woman being injured by an advertising board, BristolLive reports.
The woman was taken to hospital where she later died.
Police have carried out an investigation into the incident and have prepared a file for the coroner with an inquest expected to take place in 2022.
Separately, North Somerset Council has also launched an investigation.
The Health and Safety Executive is understood not to be involved as the local authority is leading the inquiry.
A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said: “On October 28, police attended The Grand Pier in Weston-super-Mare to assist the ambulance service as it treated a woman who had reportedly been injured by an advertising board.
“The woman was taken to hospital where sadly, she later died.
“Officers subsequently carried out an investigation into the incident and have submitted a report to the coroner.
“North Somerset Council continues to investigate the matter ahead of any inquest into the woman’s death, which is expected to take place next year.
“The woman’s family have been kept updated and our thoughts continue to be with them at this difficult time.”
A spokesman for North Somerset Council confirmed the authority was leading the investigation.
A council spokesman said: “Our thoughts remain with the family at this difficult time.
“We are investigating the incident and this is ongoing.”
The pier in the seaside Somerset town welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors every year and is owned by brother-sister business duo Kerry and Michelle Michael.
Michelle Michael said: "We are not aware that the incident led to the death and we believe that is why the coroner has been involved.
"Until such time as we see the coroner’s report, and in consideration of the family, we are unable to comment further."
