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Sheffield teacher Lynsey Haycock dies after classroom fall | |
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A teacher has died after breaking her leg in a fall in her classroom. | A teacher has died after breaking her leg in a fall in her classroom. |
Lynsey Haycock, 41, was putting up a display in her classroom when she fell at Forge Valley School in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, on Thursday. | |
Mrs Haycock was taken to hospital but died the next day as a result of medical complications. | |
Head teacher Dale Barrowclough said she was a "much-loved and respected teacher" at the school, an academy for 11 to 18-year-olds. | |
"Her dedication and hard work helped improve the life chances of all the pupils who were fortunate to have her as a teacher," he continued. | |
"We all came to know Mrs Haycock as a very warm-hearted person with a great sense of humour. Not only was she treasured by staff, she was much-loved by the pupils at Forge Valley. | |
"As a community we are devastated by this tragic death and our thoughts are with Mrs Haycock's family and friends during this very difficult time." | |
It is believed Mrs Haycock was injured as she prepared for the new school term, which began on Monday. | |
A book of condolence has been opened at the school for people to leave their tributes to the science and health teacher. | |
The Health and Safety Executive said it was aware of the incident and making preliminary inquiries. |