Virgin engineer died after traumatic brain injury

BBC England Thursday 30 July 2026, 11:28 UTC 1 min read

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Aircraft technician Georgie Buxton was injured on 11 June and died at St Mary's Hospital on 7 July.

Aircraft (ORG) Georgie Buxton (PERSON) St Mary's Hospital (LOCATION)

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