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‘Loveable’ boy discovered useless after truck goes into river

  • Llyr Davies was within the truck because it went into the Cleddau River in Pembrokeshire

A 16-year-old boy has been discovered useless after a tipper truck went right into a river in a ‘tragic accident’.

Teenager Llyr Davies, is believed to have been contained in the automobile when it entered the Cleddau River in Pembrokeshire, close to the previous Gilfach Quarry within the Efailwen space of Clynderwen yesterday. 

The ‘loveable boy’, who locals described as a gifted sportsman, was pronounced useless on the scene and police are investigating together with the Health and Safety Executive.

Llyr’s rugby group and former soccer group paid tribute to him as they provided assist for mates affected by the tragedy.

Teenager Llyr Davies, is believed to have been inside the vehicle when it entered the Cleddau River in Pembrokeshire

Teenager Llyr Davies, is believed to have been contained in the automobile when it entered the Cleddau River in Pembrokeshire

Cardigan Town FC mentioned: ‘Tragic information that considered one of our previous junior gamers, Llyr Davies, died in an accident yesterday. As a membership we wish to prolong our heartfelt condolences to his household and mates.

‘For all these mates studying this, grief may be overwhelming. You do not need to cope with this alone.’

His rugby group, Clwb Rygbi Castell Newydd Emlyn, mentioned: ‘Very unhappy information yesterday that considered one of our U16 gamers misplaced his life in a tragic accident.

‘Ll*r Davies was a lovable boy and a buddy to everybody. The membership extends its deepest sympathies to the household and all his mates.’

Another buddy mentioned: ‘It was an absolute privilege realizing you and it at all times might be. Be protected up there love.

‘You was too younger, you was so bold and had an incredible future forward of you. Don’t get into an excessive amount of hassle.’

A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police mentioned: ‘Emergency providers had been known as at an deal with within the Efailwen space of Clynderwen following experiences of an incident on personal property on Tuesday afternoon, twelfth March, 2024.

‘Sadly a 16-year-old boy died on the scene. His subsequent of kin has been knowledgeable.

‘H.M Coroner has been suggested and as a result of nature of the incident, it has additionally been reported to the Health and Safety Executive.’

A spokesperson for Mid & West Wales Fire and Rescue Service mentioned: ‘The Crymych, Whitland, Narberth, Fishguard and Haverfordwest crews had been known as to an incident in Efailwen, Clunderwen.

‘Crews responded to 1 dumper truck positioned in a shallow river and a casualty in a separate location to the dumper truck. Crew members assisted paramedics to manage CPR to the casualty.

‘Police have confirmed that the casualty sadly died on the scene.’