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Man dies in G Live music venue accident | Man dies in G Live music venue accident |
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A man has died and another is seriously injured after a large metal door fell on them at a music venue in Surrey. | |
Police were called to G Live, in London Road, Guildford, shortly after 11:45 GMT on Saturday to a report that two men were trapped underneath it. | |
One man suffered serious injuries to his legs, but was declared dead at the scene. The other man was taken to hospital with serious head injuries. | One man suffered serious injuries to his legs, but was declared dead at the scene. The other man was taken to hospital with serious head injuries. |
A concert by the Cornwall-based Fisherman's Friends was cancelled. | A concert by the Cornwall-based Fisherman's Friends was cancelled. |
A statement from G Live said a serious accident had resulted "in the tragic death of a member of a touring visiting company's personnel". | A statement from G Live said a serious accident had resulted "in the tragic death of a member of a touring visiting company's personnel". |
"This is a terribly sad day and our thoughts are with the family of the deceased at this incredibly difficult time," it said. | "This is a terribly sad day and our thoughts are with the family of the deceased at this incredibly difficult time," it said. |
Surrey Police are investigating, and the Health and Safety Executive - which investigates work based accidents - has been notified. | Surrey Police are investigating, and the Health and Safety Executive - which investigates work based accidents - has been notified. |