Emma Atkinson tragically died from 'multiple injuries' while her baby was delivered safely in hospital
A pregnant mum died after falling from her dad's flat on the ninth-floor of a tower block, an opening into her inquest has heard.
Her baby, who has been named Posie, was miraculously delivered safely in hospital. The 'little fighter' was said to have been in critical care, but her family said she is now 'doing well'.Today , an inquest opening at Wakefield heard the mum-of-five was identified by her father David Atkinson, who she was visiting at the time.
Mr Longstaff added: "I would like to take this opportunity to express to Ms Atkinson’s family and friends my sincere condolences upon their loss." Emma's family said previously they believed she died in a freak accident. Her aunt and uncle, Ken and Rita Hanlan, said she was visiting her father at his flat when she leaned out of the window to smoke a cigarette.
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