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A TEENAGE girl has tragically died after an industrial accident at work.
Žavinta Petrašiūtė, 19, died at Pretoria Energy Mepal in Chatteris, Cambridgeshire.
Officers from Cambridgeshire Police were called to assist the ambulance service at 3pm on Monday.
Zavinta has been described as “bright, hardworking” and “loved and appreciated by everyone who knew her.”
Her dad posted a touching tribute on Facebook: “We want to express our deepest gratitude to each and every one of you.
“During this incredibly painful time of losing our daughter we never expected to receive so much kindness unity and warmth from so many people.
“Your moral and financial support has touched us deeply and helped us raise the funds needed to bring our daughter back home. This means more to us than words could ever express.
“Since we cannot thank everyone individually, we want to say a big and heartfelt THANK YOU to all who stood by us supported us and contributed in any way.”
A fundraising page, which has already reached more than £25,000, has been set up to support her family in transporting Žavinta back to her home country of Lithuania and for the funeral expenses.
Ernestas Mag, who set up the fundraising page, said: “Alan and Ieva have faced an unimaginable tragedy.
“Their beloved daughter, Žavinta Petrašiūtė, tragically lost her life yesterday in a workplace accident at Pretorija Energy in Mepal, Chatteris. The circumstances of the incident are currently under investigation.
“Žavinta was a bright, hardworking, and kind young woman, loved and appreciated by everyone who knew her. Her sudden and heartbreaking loss has left the family devastated and unprepared for the emotional and financial burden that followed.
“The family’s only wish now is to bring Žavinta back home to Lithuania, so she can be laid to rest in her homeland, close to her family and loved ones.
“However, the costs of repatriation from the United Kingdom and the funeral expenses are extremely high. We are kindly asking for your support during this incredibly difficult time.”
A spokesperson for Cambridgeshire Constabulary said: “Officers are carrying out enquiries and the Health and Safety Executive has been informed.”
A spokesperson for the Health and Safety Executive confirmed that they are investigating the incident alongside Cambridgeshire Constabulary.
