Postman dies trying to free van stuck in Exmoor snow
A postman collapsed and died on his round as he battled to free his van after it became stuck in a snowdrift, near East Anstey, it was reported last night.
John Bircham, of Dulverton, Somerset, suffered a suspected heart attack as he fought through snow on Saturday, a Royal Mail source said.
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Snow over Exmoor
Exmoor was one of the worst hit areas as snow caused huge drifts.
Royal Mail manager Ian Frankum said Mr Bircham had been a postman for 24 years and worked at Dulverton. “He was a valued member of staff. He will be sorely missed.”
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