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Man, 28, who died in funfair accident named as family pay tribute

Corrie Lee Stavers, 28, died from serious head injuries sustained in a workplace accident at the Spanish City Summer Funfair; safety investigations are ongoing.

  • Corrie Lee Stavers, 28, passed away on Saturday afternoon after sustaining severe head injuries while working at a fairground in Whitley Bay.
  • The workplace accident occurred around 2:15pm, and emergency services, including an off-duty medic, treated him at the scene before he was declared dead shortly after.
  • In the aftermath of the incident, the Spanish City funfair has been shut down and will stay closed until the Health and Safety Executive completes its investigation.
  • Turners Funfairs expressed deep sorrow over the loss of a cherished team member, while Corrie’s family released a statement announcing with great sadness that he had died.
  • This tragic event has prompted support for Corrie's next of kin by specialist officers and appeals for witnesses to contact Northumbria Police via social media, live chat, or by calling 101.
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