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Virgin jet engineer dies after accident at Heathrow
Buxton is thought to have been working on a Dreamliner jet when he was injured
A Virgin Atlantic engineer has died nearly a month after sustaining injuries while carrying out maintenance work on a commercial airplane at Heathrow Airport.
Georgie Buxton is believed to have been working on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner when he was seriously injured.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed on Tuesday that the incident happened on the morning of 11 June and he died in hospital on 7 July. The force is conducting a joint investigation with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
Virgin Atlantic said it was "heartbroken" to confirm the death of a "much-loved" member of its engineering team and said it was working with relevant authorities to establish what happened.
A police spokesperson said: "Officers attended the scene, alongside the London Ambulance Service.
"A 23-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries, that happened while undertaking maintenance work on an aircraft."
They said Buxton's family continue to be supported by specialist officers.
According to his LinkedIn, external page, Buxton, thought to have been in his twenties, started working for Virgin Atlantic two years ago.
He described himself as a "highly dedicated worker" who had an "immense passion for aircraft engineering" in his employment profile.