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Man in Fisherman's Friends entourage dies in G Live accident | Man in Fisherman's Friends entourage dies in G Live accident |
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A member of the touring party for the Cornwall-based Fisherman's Friends sea shanty group has been killed in an accident at a music venue in Surrey. | A member of the touring party for the Cornwall-based Fisherman's Friends sea shanty group has been killed in an accident at a music venue in Surrey. |
The group's management company said one of the singers also suffered serious head injuries after a large metal door fell on them at G Live, in Guildford. | The group's management company said one of the singers also suffered serious head injuries after a large metal door fell on them at G Live, in Guildford. |
Police were called to the London Road venue just after 11:45 GMT on Saturday to a report that two men were trapped. | Police were called to the London Road venue just after 11:45 GMT on Saturday to a report that two men were trapped. |
The Port Isaac group had been due to perform there that evening. | The Port Isaac group had been due to perform there that evening. |
Surrey Police said one man suffered serious injuries to his legs, but was declared dead at the scene. | Surrey Police said one man suffered serious injuries to his legs, but was declared dead at the scene. |
'Tragic death' | 'Tragic death' |
Shirley Gladwin, who works for Jon Cleve, one of the members of the Fisherman's Friends, said: "It's very sad, because they are so popular and do so much for the village. | Shirley Gladwin, who works for Jon Cleve, one of the members of the Fisherman's Friends, said: "It's very sad, because they are so popular and do so much for the village. |
"They've brought this village alive. It's a very sad village today." | "They've brought this village alive. It's a very sad village today." |
Darcus Beese, president of the group's label Island Records, said: "Everyone here is shocked by this tragic event, our hopes and prayers go out to the friends and families of those involved." | Darcus Beese, president of the group's label Island Records, said: "Everyone here is shocked by this tragic event, our hopes and prayers go out to the friends and families of those involved." |
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. |
The Fisherman's Friends were given a £1m recording contract after being discovered by music industry bosses during a pub concert. | |
They have since performed at the Glastonbury Festival. | |
Ealing Studios is working on developing a film charting the rise of the a capella group. |