Mclaren Hit By Staff Tragedy.
The McLaren team had the excitement of its annual launch overshadowed by the death of one of its employees at home in Britain.
Amanda Rhys-Davies, who worked in the team's accounts department, was overcome by fumes at the home she shared with another McLaren employee, Wayne Court. Mr Court was also affected, but survived the incident, but 23-year old Miss Rhys-Davies died despite attempts by Royal Navy doctors in Portsmouth to resuscitate her.
The McLaren team had the excitement of its annual launch overshadowed by the death of one of its employees at home in Britain.
Amanda Rhys-Davies, who worked in the team's accounts department, was overcome by fumes at the home she shared with another McLaren employee, Wayne Court. Mr Court was also affected, but survived the incident, but 23-year old Miss Rhys-Davies died despite attempts by Royal Navy doctors in Portsmouth to resuscitate her.
The couple were described as 'life and soul' members of the team, who had only moved into the apartment in Woking three weeks before the tragedy.
"Amanda was a bright, lively and enthusiastic member of McLaren International's staff, with a bright future ahead of her," revealed Bob Illman, the company's financial director, "She was well respected throughout the company and will be sorely missed by her colleagues."
British Gas is now investigating the incident, with particular focus falling on a gas heating boiler at the premises.
