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| Fisherman's Friends tour manager dies in G Live accident | Fisherman's Friends tour manager dies in G Live accident |
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| The tour manager for the shanty group Fisherman's Friends has been killed in an accident at a music venue. | The tour manager for the shanty group Fisherman's Friends has been killed in an accident at a music venue. |
| Paul McMullen, of Disley in Cheshire, died and singer Trevor Grills suffered critical injuries when a metal door fell at G Live in Guildford, Surrey. | Paul McMullen, of Disley in Cheshire, died and singer Trevor Grills suffered critical injuries when a metal door fell at G Live in Guildford, Surrey. |
| The accident happened at 11:45 GMT on Saturday - hours before the Cornish-based group was due to perform | The accident happened at 11:45 GMT on Saturday - hours before the Cornish-based group was due to perform |
| A statement issued on behalf of the group's management team said Mr Grills remained in hospital. | A statement issued on behalf of the group's management team said Mr Grills remained in hospital. |
| "There is no update on his condition," it added. | "There is no update on his condition," it added. |
| 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." |
| 'Amazing man' | 'Amazing man' |
| 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 is investigating and the Health and Safety Executive - which investigates work-based accidents - has been notified. | Surrey Police is investigating and the Health and Safety Executive - which investigates work-based accidents - has been notified. |
| Police were called to the London Road venue just after 11:45 GMT on Saturday after a report that two men were trapped under a metal door. | Police were called to the London Road venue just after 11:45 GMT on Saturday after a report that two men were trapped under a metal door. |
| Surrey Police said one of the men, Mr McMullen, suffered serious injuries to his legs and died at the scene. | Surrey Police said one of the men, Mr McMullen, suffered serious injuries to his legs and died at the scene. |
| Mr Grills was taken by ambulance to St George's Hospital in Tooting, south London, where he is in a critical condition. | Mr Grills was taken by ambulance to St George's Hospital in Tooting, south London, where he is in a critical condition. |
| 'Tragic death' | 'Tragic death' |
| Shirley Gladwin, a friend of one of the singers from the Port Isaac-based group, 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." |
| A spokesman for the group Said The Maiden said: "We are deeply saddened by the news of the accident in Guildford yesterday. Paul was an amazing man, who gave us a fabulous opportunity to sing for the Fisherman's Friends. | A spokesman for the group Said The Maiden said: "We are deeply saddened by the news of the accident in Guildford yesterday. Paul was an amazing man, who gave us a fabulous opportunity to sing for the Fisherman's Friends. |
| "We feel honoured and grateful to have been able to work with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and the guys tonight." | "We feel honoured and grateful to have been able to work with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and the guys tonight." |
| Fans have posted tributes on the Fisherman's Friends' Facebook page. | Fans have posted tributes on the Fisherman's Friends' Facebook page. |
| One from Nicola Eastwood said: "We were due at the gig, so, so sorry to hear what happened. Tragic. Our love, thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved." | One from Nicola Eastwood said: "We were due at the gig, so, so sorry to hear what happened. Tragic. Our love, thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved." |
| The Fisherman's Friends were given a £1m recording contract after being discovered by music industry bosses during a pub concert. | 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. | They have since performed at the Glastonbury Festival. |
| Ealing Studios is working on developing a film charting the rise of the a capella group. | Ealing Studios is working on developing a film charting the rise of the a capella group. |