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Funeral for Maesteg school minibus crash victim Ashley Talbot Funeral for Maesteg school minibus crash victim Ashley Talbot
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The funeral has been held of a Maesteg teenager who died after he was hit by a school minibus driven by a teacher. The mother of a Maesteg teenager who died after he was hit by a school minibus driven by a teacher described him as "our angel" at his funeral.
Ashley Talbot, 15, was struck by the bus at Maesteg School, Bridgend county, on 10 December.Ashley Talbot, 15, was struck by the bus at Maesteg School, Bridgend county, on 10 December.
About 250 mourners attended the service on Tuesday morning at St Cynfelyn Church in Caerau. He will be buried at Cymmer Cemetery in Croeserw. The Rev Bev Reaney read a written eulogy from Melanie Talbot to about 250 mourners at St Cynfelyn Church in Caerau on Tuesday.
A police and health and safety investigation into the incident is continuing. "I am sure he will remain in all our hearts forever," the tribute said.
A coroner's hearing into Ashley's death has been opened and adjourned. Ashley, a budding mechanic and motocross fan, will be buried at Cymmer Cemetery in Croeserw.
In a tribute released after his death, Ashley's family said he was taken from them in a "tragic accident". In her eulogy, Ms Talbot said: "Don't get me wrong, Ashley was no angel - but he was our angel.
They described him as a "typical teenager, a practical joker with a wicked infectious laugh". "Ashley was our son - handsome, funny, and no-one could love him more than we did as a family. "
A coroner's hearing into Ashley's death has been opened and adjourned. A police and health and safety investigation into the incident is continuing.
Ashley was hit by the school minibus as it was being driven to a rugby game by PE teacher Chris Brooks.Ashley was hit by the school minibus as it was being driven to a rugby game by PE teacher Chris Brooks.