Tragedy as 'much-loved' footballer, 16, killed alongside dad in horror canal crash
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA much-loved footballer tragically died alongside his dad in a horror crash in a canal in Lincolnshire. Cameron Walsh, 16, and his father David, 40, were travelling in a blue Mercedes 300 on Saturday afternoon before the car 'left the road and became submerged in water' in Tetney Lock, in Tetney, a small village around eight miles from Grimsby.
A huge emergency response was scrambled to the crash but both were tragically pronounced dead on the scene. Cameron played for the Grimsby Town youth team, with the club describing him as an 'undeniably talented' player, the Mirror reports.
The Mariners plan to pay tribute to the pair at the home fixture against Notts County this Saturday. Try MEN Premium now with our amazing New Year offer...
just click here to give it a try. In full, a statement posted on the GTFC website said: "Grimsby Town Football Club mourns the tragic loss of youth team member and his father.
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