Totally stunned to be honest. Thoughts with the loved ones of all those dead or injured and the cumbrian community.

Gary was an accomplished RL player himself having been a BARLA international and also playing professionally for Whitehaven and Workington Town. A smashing fella too.

RIP Gary and sincere condolences to all of his friends and family.

Deepest condolences to the Purdham family and everyone else involved

It is so hard to understand why scenarios like this happen.

Thoughts with the Purdham family and everyone else involved

Condolences to Rob and his family.

Gary was, as mentioned, a fine player in his own right. Gone too soon. RIP, my condolences to the Purdham family and all others impacted today.

This is terrible terrible news. All of our thoughts are with Rob and his family at this very difficult time.

Condolences to all the Purdham family and all those who have suffered this tragedy in Cumbria.

ffs this is terrible. Poor guy.

I'm sure all right-thinking RL fans will give their deepest sympathies to Rob and his family, and to all the others whose lives have been screwed today.

Such sad, sad news.

Deepest sympathy to Rob and all his family.

deepest sympathies to the Purdham's and all the victims families

Tragic news. My thoughts go out to the Purdham family.