Staffordshire ski centre reopens after tragic death of schoolboy

Louis Watkiss lost his life at the SnowDome, in Tamworth, last month

Author: Dan DaviesPublished 11th Oct 2021

A Staffordshire ski centre which was forced to close after a 12-year-old boy died there, will reopen this morning.

Louis Watkiss was seriously injured at the SnowDome in Tamworth last month, and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police are continuing to investigate Louis' death with support from the Health & Safety Executive - the SnowDome says it's co-operating fully with their enquiries.

The SnowDome, in Tamworth, had to close last month as police investigated Louis' death

In a statement released on social media on Friday, the venue said:"The SnowDome will be re-opening on Monday 11th October for skiing and snowboarding, ice skating, snow fun park, climbing, swimming and fitness classes.

"Our temporary closure followed a tragic fatal accident on Friday, September 24th, and was implemented to allow the authorities to carry out an investigation. That work is still underway we continue to give their enquiries our full co-operation.

"If you have a booking for any other activities that are still suspended, we will be in touch with you very shortly.

"SnowDome Fitness is currently open for members only this week (week commencing 4th October)."

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