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Karl Doran Beamish Museum tribute fund nears target | Karl Doran Beamish Museum tribute fund nears target |
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A fund set up in memory of a schoolboy killed in a steam engine accident at a County Durham museum has almost reached its target after just three days. | A fund set up in memory of a schoolboy killed in a steam engine accident at a County Durham museum has almost reached its target after just three days. |
Karl Doran, from Darlington, died of head injuries after apparently falling off the engine at Beamish Museum, in Stanley, on Sunday. | Karl Doran, from Darlington, died of head injuries after apparently falling off the engine at Beamish Museum, in Stanley, on Sunday. |
An online appeal set up by a wellwisher with a target of £500 has raised £459. | |
The parents of the seven-year-old have also issued a statement, thanking the public for messages of support. | |
Phil Doran and Karen Bolam said: "We've been overwhelmed by the messages of condolence we've received since our much-loved little boy died on Sunday. | |
"Karl enjoyed martial arts, swimming and cycling but was never happier than when he was at Beamish. | |
"We take some small comfort from knowing that he died doing something he loved. He will be missed forever." | |
'Touching gesture' | |
Durham Police has confirmed that Karl's father was driving the vehicle when the incident took place. | |
The fund was set up by wellwisher Andrew Barnes to raise money for Karl's family and so far 37 people have donated money. | The fund was set up by wellwisher Andrew Barnes to raise money for Karl's family and so far 37 people have donated money. |
A statement from Beamish Museum said: "Thank you again to everyone for their kind words this week. | A statement from Beamish Museum said: "Thank you again to everyone for their kind words this week. |
"The fund set up by Andrew Barnes to raise funds in Karl's memory is a very touching gesture. | "The fund set up by Andrew Barnes to raise funds in Karl's memory is a very touching gesture. |
"It is very early days and we are in close contact with the Doran family about how they would like any money which is donated to be used." | "It is very early days and we are in close contact with the Doran family about how they would like any money which is donated to be used." |
The Health and Safety Executive is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death. | The Health and Safety Executive is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death. |
Det Ch Insp Victoria Fuller, of Durham police, said officers had spoken to a number of witnesses as well as bus and tram passengers who passed the traction engine before the accident. | Det Ch Insp Victoria Fuller, of Durham police, said officers had spoken to a number of witnesses as well as bus and tram passengers who passed the traction engine before the accident. |
Mr Doran and his son were both steam enthusiasts and frequent volunteers at Beamish. | Mr Doran and his son were both steam enthusiasts and frequent volunteers at Beamish. |
The museum is still open to the public but the steam engine is no longer in use, the spokeswoman confirmed. | The museum is still open to the public but the steam engine is no longer in use, the spokeswoman confirmed. |
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