Family pay tribute to Wigan man who died in industrial accident

Connor Borthwick, 22, was killed while working in Blackburn

Author: Louisa KingPublished 29th Nov 2021

The family of a man who sadly died following an industrial accident in Blackburn have paid tribute to his ‘boundless energy and generous spirit’.

We were called by the Ambulance Service around 3pm on Thursday (November 25) to a report of an industrial accident on business premises on Bruce Street.

A 22-year-old man, Connor Borthwick, from Wigan, had suffered serious injuries which sadly proved fatal. Our thoughts remain with his family and friends at this time.

In a statement, Mr Borthwick’s family said: “Our son and brother, Connor, was a light that shone brightly, if only for 22 years.

“His boundless energy and generous spirit enriched the lives of whoever he met. He loved his friends and family.

“We have been overwhelmed by the love and support we have received since his death. It is a real testament to the way he touched so many people’s lives in a positive way and enriched ours beyond measure. We will miss him so much.”

We are in the early stages of a joint investigation into the circumstances with our colleagues from the Health and Safety Executive and those enquiries are ongoing.