A staff member at an amusement park in South Tyneside has tragically lost his life following an accident on a ride.
On Sunday, March 19, the 52-year-old man suffered serious head injuries during an accident on a ride at Ocean Beach Amusement Park in South Shields.
Police, paramedics and the air ambulance were rushed to the amusement park following reports that a workplace accident had taken place. A cordon was put up by officers.
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The man was left fighting for his life in critical condition at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle after the accident, however, Northumbria Police has now confirmed that the man has sadly passed away, ChronicleLive reports.
A range of enquiries were made into the incident and the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), who worked in conjunction with the police, are satisfied no criminal offences were committed.
A spokesperson said: "A full investigation was carried out into a report that a man had been injured in a workplace accident at Ocean Beach Amusement Park in South Shields last month.
"Officers worked alongside the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) to carry out a range of enquiries into the incident and are satisfied that no criminal offences were committed.
"The man injured has since sadly died and all our thoughts are with his family. A report has been made for the coroner."
A HSE spokesperson added: "We offer our condolences to the family. This matter has been passed to the coroner."
Ocean Beach Management, the operator of the amusement park, confirmed that a work-related incident had taken place during daily testing and maintenance.
At the time, they said: "This happened at ground level on an amusement ride before it was open to the public. No other employees or members of the public were injured."
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