Mechanic killed in horror accident outside Chester Zoo after getting trapped under double decker bus ‘he was working on’

Zoo staff and paramedics fought desperately to save Wayne Lannon but the dad-of-three was pronounced dead at the scene.

Wayne Lannon, 46, was pronounced dead at the scene after desperate attempts to save him in the car park of the popular attraction yesterday lunchtime.

It is believed the dad-of-three, from Wigan, Greater Manchester, was a mechanic and had been working underneath the vehicle when he became trapped shortly after midday.
Zoo staff were among those who tried to free Mr Lannon but he was pronounced dead by paramedics a short time later.
Police have launched an investigation into his death and the Health and Safety Executive has been informed.
Heartbroken friends paid tribute to the ‘one in a million’ father and husband in the hours after the tragedy.
Ryan Liptrot posted on Facebook: “Rest in Peace, Wayne Lannon. A status I never thought I would be writing, a great gent a guy that was class with everyone and it was a pleasure to call you my friend.”
Sharon Jones added: “RIP Wayne. You were one in a million and we will never forget you.”
A Cheshire Police spokesman said: “Officers attended the scene and found that a man had become trapped under a double-decker bus on the coach car park outside the zoo. The bus is believed to have been stationary and unoccupied at the time the incident occurred.

Credit: Richard Wheatstone