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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 to speak to witnesses before lessons begin. | South Wales Police officers are at Maesteg Comprehensive School to speak to witnesses before lessons begin. |
| The teenage boy who died after being struck by the minibus on Wednesday has been named as Ashley Daniel Talbot. | The teenage boy who died after being struck by the minibus 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. | |
| 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." |
| Calling the incident a "deep tragedy", MP for Ogmore Huw Irranca-Davies said on Thursday it was "doubly tragic that someone so young has been snatched away". | |
| He added: "It's hard to imagine the deep grieving of the family of this young man. It's going to take a lot to get through this." | He added: "It's hard to imagine the deep grieving of the family of this young man. It's going to take a lot to get through this." |
| Director of education for Bridgend council Deborah McMillan said there would be a specialist team of councillors and youth support service staff to help those affected. | |
| She said: "We're going to try and make the day as normal as possible but also provide some space for children who need some time out." | |
| Ashley's family are continuing to be supported by specially trained officers, police said. | Ashley's family are continuing to be supported by specially trained officers, police said. |