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Devoted Dad Dies After Workplace Head Injury
27 Feb
Summary
- A devoted dad died from a traumatic head injury sustained at work.
- He relocated from India with his family in 2023 for a brighter future.
- A community fundraising appeal has raised over £15,000 for his family.
A 45-year-old maintenance worker, Abin Mathai, has died after sustaining a traumatic head injury in a workplace incident. He had moved to the UK from India with his wife, Diana, and their two young children approximately eighteen months prior to his death on November 14, 2026. His passing occurred at Royal Preston Hospital.
An inquest into Abin's death was opened and adjourned on February 25, 2026, at Preston Coroners' Court. The coroner confirmed the cause of death as a traumatic head injury, with a full jury inquest scheduled for a future date.
Following his tragic death, the Blackburn Malayali Community initiated a GoFundMe appeal. This effort has already garnered over £15,000, with funds designated for funeral expenses, assisting his wife Diana, and supporting their children. The appeal also aims to help bring family members from India to the UK.
