Elite cricket coach suing private school for £200,000 after being crushed by bowling machine
An elite cricket coach is suing a private school for over £200,000 after being injured by a bowling machine. The incident occurred during a training session at Ryde School, where the machine toppled over, causing multiple injuries. The coach claims negligence on the part of the school and the Isle of Wight Cricket Board for failing to provide adequate lifting equipment.
- ▪Andrew Woodward, a former Derbyshire bowler, was injured when a 75kg bowling machine fell on him during a training session.
- ▪He sustained extensive bruising, soft tissue damage, and severe back pain from the incident.
- ▪The Isle of Wight Cricket Board has accepted a breach of duty for not providing proper lifting equipment but disputes the extent of Woodward's injuries.
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