A man in his 20s has died from serious head injuries sustained during a workplace accident at a funfair in North Tyneside, according to police reports. Emergency services were alerted at 2:15 PM to an incident at the Spanish City Summer Funfair in Whitley Bay. Despite immediate medical attention at the scene, the man was declared dead shortly after.
The identity of the victim has not been released, and the funfair has been closed until further notice. The Health and Safety Executive has been notified and is involved in the investigation. A spokesperson for Northumbria Police stated that they received a report of the injury shortly after the emergency call. Medical personnel attempted to provide assistance, but unfortunately, the man did not survive.
Authorities have reached out to the victim’s next of kin, who are receiving support from specialized officers. In light of the incident, police are requesting anyone with information to come forward, either by sending a direct message via social media or using the reporting features on the police website. The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding safety measures in workplace environments, particularly in public entertainment settings.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident is ongoing, with police working alongside the Health and Safety Executive to determine the exact details of what transpired.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/aug/23/man-dies-in-workplace-accident-at-whitley-bay-funfair