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Britain’s ‘Strongman’ dies aged 47 while training for intense challenge

Simon 'Power' Plant has died aged 47 (Image: Facebook)

British strongman Simon 'Power' Plant, who held 14 world records, has died aged 47.

Plant had been training for his latest feat - pulling a 19-ton fire engine hitched to an ambulance.

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