A MAN'S death is being treated as unexplained after a medical incident at a petrol station.

Several ambulances and police cars were seen at the Esso Garage in Ringwood.

A spokeswoman for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said: "We were contacted at 3.45pm on Friday, March 8 after a 72-year-old man had suffered a medical episode on the forecourt of a service station at The Bridges, Ashley Heath.

"Despite the best efforts of members of the public and emergency services, he sadly died at the scene.

"His family has been informed.

"The death is being treated as unexpected and a file is being prepared for the coroner."