SHOCKED students saw a member of their college staff collapse and die while playing football with them.
Joe Smith, a 43-year ICT technician, was taking part in a five-a-side game after work at Northallerton College last Wednesday with other staff and students when he collapsed.
Despite immediate attention from experienced first-aiders and later from paramedics, Mr Smith could not be revived.
College principal Jennifer Slayer said: "Everyone at the college is deeply shocked and saddened by Joe's death.
"He was a well-liked and respected colleague, helpful, cheerful and down-to-earth and we will miss him greatly.
"Joe was a committed family man and our hearts go out to his wife Janet and his daughter Jessica."
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