More than £25,000 has so far been raised to support a family to allow them to repatriate the body of their 19-year-old daughter back home to Lithuania after she died at an anaerobic digestion plant in Cambridgeshire.
Teenager Žavinta Petrašiūtė died at her work, Pretoria Energy Mepal near Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, after it is believed that she was run over by a heavy loader tractor.
Officers from Cambridgeshire Police were called to assist the ambulance service at about 3pm on Monday (Nov 17) after reports of the accident.
Zavinta has been described as “bright, hardworking” and “loved and appreciated by everyone who knew her.”
A fundraising page, which has already reached more than £25,000, has been set up to support her family in transporting Zavinta back to her home country of Lithuania and for the funeral expenses.
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https://www.gofundme.com/f/zavinta-petrosiute
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.
