The household of Corrie Lee Stavers, who has died whereas engaged on a fairground journey in North Tyneside, have issued a press release describing the “impossible” ache of their loss.
Stavers, 28, suffered “serious head injuries” in what Northumbria police described as a “workplace accident” on the Spanish Metropolis Summer season Funfair in Whitley Bay on Saturday afternoon.
He was handled on the scene by the emergency companies, which had been alerted at 2.15pm, however was declared useless shortly afterwards.
The Well being and Security Government has been knowledgeable and is aiding within the investigation to determine what occurred, police stated.
Stavers, who police stated is initially from the Sunderland space, was described as “our beloved Corrie” by his household.
In a press release, they stated: “It’s with broken hearts that we share the devastating news that our beloved Corrie has passed away.
“He was tragically taken from us in an accident while working on a fairground ride. None of us were prepared for this, and the pain of losing him so suddenly is impossible to put into words.
“Our lives will never be the same without him, but his memory will live on in our hearts for ever.
“We love you endlessly, Corrie, and we miss you more than words can ever say. You’re with our mam now – rest in peace Corrie.”
The household, who’re being supported by specialist officers, have requested for privateness.
On Fb, a spokesperson for Turners Funfairs and Spanish Metropolis Funfairs posted that they had been “heartbroken” {that a} “much loved colleague” had died within the “tragic accident”.
They added: “Our team is like a family and we are all deeply affected by this loss. As a mark of respect, Spanish City Funfair will remain closed this weekend, while we take the time to grieve together.”
Northumbria police stated anybody with data on the incident may contact officers by sending them a direct message on social media, or through the use of the dwell chat or report-form features on the pressure’s web site.
The police spokesperson added: “Our thoughts are with the man’s family at this extremely difficult time.”
