Child critically injured after being ‘trapped’ in burning storage container as boy arrested
An 11-year-old boy suffered serious injuries after he was found to be trapped in a burning container at Trimsaran RFC as the club praised “the heroism” of those who tried to rescue him
An 11-year-old boy suffered serious injuries after becoming trapped in the container (Image: Trimsaran RFC/Facebook)
An 11-year-old boy has been rushed to hospital after reportedly becoming “trapped” in a storage container that was on fire at a Welsh ruby club over the weekend.
A 13-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of arson and attempted murder following the fire at Trimsaran RFC, near Kidwelly in Carmarthenshire.
The injured boy was taken to Morriston Hospital after suffering serious injuries. Dyfed-Powys Police said a storage container, which is used to store equipment at the club’s ground, is believed to have been set on fire deliberately on Saturday afternoon (May 23).
In a statement on their Facebook page, Trimsaran RFC said the fire “caused a lot of damage” to their equipment as they praised the “heroism” of some of the club’s members who helped rescue the boy, reports Wales Online.
The post said: “I’m sure that a lot of people are aware that there was an issue on our fields on Saturday afternoon where one of our storage containers were set on fire causing a lot of damage to our equipment [sic]
“The main thing is that a young boy was trapped inside and only got out due to the heroism of some of our club members.”
A spokesman for Dyfed-Powys Police said: “Dyfed-Powys Police received a report of a fire at Trimsaran Rugby Club on Saturday, May 23 at around 6.15pm.
“A container was allegedly set alight deliberately, causing extensive damage to the container and its contents. An 11-year-old boy suffered serious injuries during the incident and remains in a stable condition in hospital.
“A 13-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of arson and attempted murder. They have been released on conditional bail. The investigation is ongoing.”
A spokesman for Mid and West Fire and Rescue Service said: “At 6.15pm on Saturday, May 23, the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service crews from Llanelli, Pont-iets and Kidwelly Fire Stations were mobilised to an incident at Trimsaran Rugby Social Club.
“The crews responded to a fire involving one shipping container used for storage. The crews utilised two breathing apparatus sets, two hose reel jets, e-draulic spreaders, ladders and thermal imaging cameras to extinguish the fire. The fire had spread to a neighbouring property and affected its roof space.
“The fire is believed to have been started deliberately. The crew left the scene at 7.56pm.”
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