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Engineer's Tragic Death After Heathrow Airport Incident
30 Jul
Summary
- A 23-year-old aircraft technician died from a traumatic brain injury.
- The incident occurred at Heathrow Airport on June 11.
- An inquest into the death has been opened and suspended.
An aircraft technician, Georgie Buxton, aged 23, passed away on July 7 at St Mary's Hospital following a severe injury. The incident occurred at his workplace at Heathrow Airport on the morning of June 11, resulting in a traumatic brain injury.
Buxton had suffered craniofacial trauma, and despite undergoing multiple surgeries, his life could not be saved. Senior coroner Lydia Brown has initiated an inquest into the death at West London Coroners' Court. This inquest has been suspended as authorities await the outcome of any potential criminal proceedings.
Mr. Buxton had been working for Virgin Atlantic for two years before the tragic accident. The circumstances surrounding the incident are now under investigation.
