Pontins owner charged with corporate manslaughter after grandmother death
In addition, contractor Stephen Bennison, 58, from Faringdon in Lancashire, has been charged with an offence under Section 3 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.A BBC News special report into the incident last year highlighted the concerns from a former employee about the installation of insulation on top of the ceiling and ducting in 2015.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue said in 2019 that the incident involved the collapse of approximately 40m (131ft) of structural ducting and ceiling sections, exposing live damaged electrics.About 100 people were in the entertainment hall about to play bingo when the collapse happened.The charges follow a joint investigation by Avon and Somerset Police and Somerset Council.Ch Supt Roger Doxsey, senior investigating officer, said: "First and foremost our thoughts are with the family of Wendy Jones."This has been a complex investigation and we're grateful for the support of Somerset Council and other partners to reach this stage."The defendants are due to appear at Bristol Magistrates' Court on 6 May.
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