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.
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.
"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."
'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".
"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.
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.
Mr Grills was
taken by ambulance to St George's Hospital in Tooting, south London, where he
is in a critical condition.
'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."
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."
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."
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.
Source: BBC
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