Mayfair Window Death Was 'Avoidable'

The death of a lawyer crushed by three window frames that weighed more than half a tonne could have been prevented, the Old Bailey has heard.

Amanda Telfer, 43, was killed when the frames fell on her as she walked past a building site in Hanover Square, Mayfair, on August 30, 2012.

The frames had been left leaning against a wall after being delivered the previous day. They were unprotected and were not restrained in any way.

Prosecutor Duncan Atkinson QC said it was "obvious to anyone" that the heavy frames carried a "clear and serious risk of death," including to those walking past.

Mr Atkinson told the court:

"There were a series of obvious and, in many cases, straightforward steps that could have been taken to avoid that risk, ranging from cancellation, delay, refusal of delivery on the one hand, to the storage, the use of straps and barriers.

"None were taken by any of the defendants and Amanda Telfer died as a result."

Four people and three companies deny a total of 13 charges over Amanda's death.

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