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| Teenager found dead in grain silo on Brocton farm | Teenager found dead in grain silo on Brocton farm |
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| An 18-year-old man has been found dead in a grain silo on a Shropshire farm. | An 18-year-old man has been found dead in a grain silo on a Shropshire farm. |
| Emergency crews were called to the farm in Brocton, near Much Wenlock, on Wednesday. | Emergency crews were called to the farm in Brocton, near Much Wenlock, on Wednesday. |
| Paramedics said there was nothing they could do to save him. Police said there did not appear to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. | Paramedics said there was nothing they could do to save him. Police said there did not appear to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. |
| The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has started an investigation. An inquest is due to be opened and adjourned on Friday. | |
| West Midlands Ambulance Service said it was called to the property at about 21:00 GMT on Wednesday. | |
| "Unfortunately, it quickly became apparent that nothing could be done to save the man found at the address and he was confirmed dead at the scene," a spokesman said. | |
| John Mercer, speaking on behalf of the National Farmers Union, said the "thoughts, condolences and the deepest sympathies of the farming community are with his family and friends at this time". |