Woman, 61, died when she was pinned against wall while using lift

An experienced care worker died after being slowly pinned against a wall while using a platform lift and could not reach a button to stop it.

Jacqueline Langworthy was transporting a stand aid which got caught on the edge of the platform and trapped her against the side, an inquest heard.

This put the lift's controls out of her reach so she could not stop the machine and free herself, leaving her stuck in mid-air as the platform continued to move downwards.

The 61-year-old was able to call for help but by the time she was freed she was unconscious and could not be revived.

A coroner has now issued a warning about dangerous platform lifts following the tragedy.