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Maesteg Comprehensive School minibus crash probe continues School minibus crash: Maesteg pupils' tribute to Ashley Talbot
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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. Classmates of a 15-year-old pupil who died following a minibus crash at a school have paid tribute to their "good friend".
South Wales Police officers are at Maesteg Comprehensive School to speak to witnesses before lessons begin. Ashley Daniel Talbot was struck by a minibus, which was on its way to a rugby game, at Maesteg Comprehensive School in Bridgend county.
The teenage boy who died after being struck by the minibus on Wednesday has been named as Ashley Daniel Talbot. Another pupil, 13, was injured and police are investigating the incident.
A 13 year old was treated for minor injuries but did not need to go to hospital. Headteacher Anne Carhart said counsellors were offering support to pupils.
The school said it is co-operating with the police investigation and the Health and Safety Executive has been informed. Ashley's classmates wrote a touching tribute which was read out by Keith Edwards, chair of governors at the school, on Thursday.
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. They paid tribute to his "bubbly" and "infectious" personality and said the gap that Ashley leaves can never be filled.
A statement from the school read: "Our thoughts are with the family, friends and everyone who has been affected by this tragic accident." South Wales Police officers were at the school to speak to witnesses before lessons began on Thursday.
The school said it was co-operating with the police investigation and the Health and Safety Executive had been informed.
Ms Carhart said the tragedy had rocked the school, and a crisis team of counsellors, educational psychologists and youth workers were helping pupils.
In a statement, she said: "The loss of a pupil is always a sad affair, but especially so when it involves such sudden and tragic circumstances.
"Ashley Talbot was a popular child with lots of friends.
"Maesteg Comprehensive School has always been a strong, close-knit community, and pupils, teachers, staff and governors are all supporting one another in the wake of yesterday's tragic accident.
"As ever, the welfare and well-being of our pupils remains our primary concern, and a range of support services have been put in place to ensure that their needs are being met."
Mr Edwards said a member of staff was driving the minibus and was heading for a rugby match when the crash happened.
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".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. Director of education for Bridgend council, Deborah McMillan 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."
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 being supported by specially trained officers, police said.
Ashley's family are continuing to be supported by specially trained officers, police said. Statement from classmates:
"The gap that Ashley leaves can never be filled. Every morning Ashley would make us smile; his bubbly personality was infectious.
"Ashley was so carefree and would always make us laugh. He was always good company and such a good friend to everyone who knew him.
"He was passionate about his motorbike and fixing cars. Ashley always looked for the good in everyone.
"He will always be in our hearts. He will never be forgotten."