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Forever in our hearts: Nottingham Forest F.C. player dies in a car crash.
A Grimsby Town youth player was among the teenagers killed when their car veered off the road and into a Lincolnshire canal.
At Tetney Lock, close to Grimsby, on Saturday, 16-year-old Cameron Walsh and his 40-year-old father, Dave Walsh, passed away.
When the car left the carriageway and sank into the river that ran parallel to Tetney Lock Road, it was still traveling along the road.
The club paid respect, stating that everyone was “devastated” by their passing.
“It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that Grimsby Town Football Club announces the untimely passing of one of our cherished youth team members, Cameron Walsh, aged 16, and his father Dave,” the League Two club stated in an online statement.
“[Cameron’s] passion for the game, coupled with his undeniable talent, made him a much loved figure among teammates, coaches and the entire Grimsby Town family,”
“The football community has shown tremendous support for the club, and they are asked to keep Cameron and Dave in their thoughts.
“We will pay tribute to Cameron and Dave at our game vs Notts County on Saturday.”
In the statement, the Walsh family was extended the club’s condolences “during this incredibly difficult time”.
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There are floral tributes at the amateur side of the road. The father and son, who were both footballers for Cleethorpes Town, were honored with a post from the team.
“Dave was a popular footballer in the area, having played for the Owls at the beginning of our journey and then taking on the management of his son Cameron’s side having many, many happy times,” the organization stated.
“Cameron was a super talented young player who began his career at the Owls before going onto to establish himself at Grimsby Town’s academy and most recently played in the FA Cup Youth Cup win over Nottingham Forest, Cameron was also our lead mascot on that famous day at Wembley leading the side out – forever a huge part of our history.”
Both of the people were declared deceased at the scene, according to Lincolnshire Police.
Witnesses and dashcam footage from the incident, which occurred at roughly 13:30 GMT, have been requested by the police.
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