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Maesteg Comprehensive School minibus crash probe continues | Maesteg Comprehensive School minibus crash probe continues |
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Investigations are continuing into the minibus crash at a school which left a 15-year-old pupil dead and another one injured. | Investigations are continuing into the minibus crash at a school which left a 15-year-old pupil dead and another one injured. |
South Wales Police officers are at Maesteg Comprehensive School before lessons begin to speak to witnesses. | |
The teenage boy who died on Wednesday has been named as Ashley Daniel Talbot. | The teenage boy who died on Wednesday has been named as Ashley Daniel Talbot. |
A 13-year-old was treated for minor injuries but did not need to go to hospital. | A 13-year-old was treated for minor injuries but did not need to go to hospital. |
The school said it is co-operating with the police investigation and the Health and Safety Executive has been informed. | The school said it is co-operating with the police investigation and the Health and Safety Executive has been informed. |
The school's chairman of governors, Keith Edwards, said a member of staff was driving the minibus and was heading for a rugby match when the crash happened. | The school's chairman of governors, Keith Edwards, said a member of staff was driving the minibus and was heading for a rugby match when the crash happened. |
A statement from the school read: "Our thoughts are with the family, friends and everyone who has been affected by this tragic accident." | A statement from the school read: "Our thoughts are with the family, friends and everyone who has been affected by this tragic accident." |
MP for Ogmore, Huw Irranca-Davies, said: "This is a terrible tragedy and our thoughts tonight are with the family who have lost a loved one. | MP for Ogmore, Huw Irranca-Davies, said: "This is a terrible tragedy and our thoughts tonight are with the family who have lost a loved one. |
"In a close community like Maesteg, this will be felt deeply and the whole of the community will want to offer their sincere condolences and support." | "In a close community like Maesteg, this will be felt deeply and the whole of the community will want to offer their sincere condolences and support." |
Ashley's family are continuing to be supported by specially trained officers, police said. |