Boy, 16, found dead after tipper truck goes into river

14.03.2024 12:26

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Llyr Davies was described as a 'loveable boy' and a talented sportsman.

Boy, 16, found dead after tipper truck goes into river in 'tragic accident' — Llyr Davies, 16, was found dead after a tipper truck goes into a river (Picture: Facebook/ Media Wales)

A 16-year-old boy has died after a ‘tragic accident’ saw a tipper truck fall into a river.

Llyr Davies, a ‘loveable boy’ described as a talented sportsman, was thought to have been inside the vehicle when it entered the Cleddau River in Pembrokeshire, near the former Gilfach Quarry in the Efailwen area of Clynderwen yesterday.

Police are investigating the scene, along with the Health and Safety Executive.

Llyr’s rugby team and former football team have since paid tribute to the teen as they offered support for friends affected by the tragedy.

Family Tribute | The family pay tribute to ?kind, funny and charming Llyr.?Llyr Davies, 16, sadly died following an incident at a property in the Efailwen area on Tuesday, 12th March 2024.The family said:?It is with great sadness that we as a family announce the passing of our beloved Llyr.On the 12th of March our world was turned upside down when learning of the death of our kind, funny and charming Llyr.Your caring and warm personality will stay with us for the rest of our days. Your ability to light up any room you walked into is something we will cherish and remember forever.Our lives will never be the same without you Llyr, you will forever be in our hearts. Cysga?n dawel beautiful boy.The family wish to thank friends, family and the wider community for all their messages of support. It has given us comfort during this dark time knowing that Llyr has touched so many lives.?https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=838118061689228&set=a.635788455255524Credit Family Handout / Dyfed-Powys Police — Llyr’s family have paid tribute to their ‘kind, funny and charming’ son (Picture:Family Handout / Dyfed-Powys Police)

Cardigan Town FC said: ‘Tragic news that one of our past junior players, Llyr Davies, died in an accident yesterday. As a club we would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.

‘For all those friends reading this, grief can be overwhelming. You don’t have to deal with this alone.’

His rugby team, Clwb Rygbi Castell Newydd Emlyn, said: ‘Very sad news yesterday that one of our U16 players lost his life in a tragic accident.

‘Llyr Davies was a lovable boy and a friend to everyone. The club extends its deepest sympathies to the family and all his friends.’

Tipper truck tragedy — Llryr’s friends and family have paid tribute to the ‘loveable’ boy (Picture: Media Wales)

Another friend said: ‘It was an absolute privilege knowing you and it always will be. Be safe up there love.

‘You was too young, you was so ambitious and had an amazing future ahead of you. Don’t get into too much trouble.’

A spokesperson for Mid & West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said: ‘The Crymych, Whitland, Narberth, Fishguard and Haverfordwest crews were called to an incident in Efailwen, Clunderwen.

‘Crews responded to one dumper truck located in a shallow river and a casualty in a separate location to the dumper truck. Crew members assisted paramedics to administer CPR to the casualty.

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

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