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| Boy, 15, dies after minibus crash at Maesteg Comprehensive School | |
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| A teenage boy has died following a crash involving a school minibus at Maesteg Comprehensive School. | A teenage boy has died following a crash involving a school minibus at Maesteg Comprehensive School. |
| The crash happened at about 15:05 GMT on Wednesday. The 15-year-old pupil died at the scene and another boy, 13, suffered minor injuries. | |
| South Wales Police are investigating the cause of the crash. | |
| A statement from the school read: "Our thoughts are with the family, friends and everyone who has been affected by this tragic accident." | A statement from the school read: "Our thoughts are with the family, friends and everyone who has been affected by this tragic accident." |
| The school's chairman of governors, Keith Edwards, said a member of staff was driving the minibus and was heading for a rugby match when the crash happened. | The school's chairman of governors, Keith Edwards, said a member of staff was driving the minibus and was heading for a rugby match when the crash happened. |
| 'Terrible tragedy' | |
| The school said it was co-operating fully with the police investigation. | The school said it was co-operating fully with the police investigation. |
| The Health and Safety Executive has also been informed. | |
| MP for Ogmore, Huw Irranca-Davies, said: "This is a terrible tragedy and our thoughts tonight are with the family who have lost a loved one. | MP for Ogmore, Huw Irranca-Davies, said: "This is a terrible tragedy and our thoughts tonight are with the family who have lost a loved one. |
| "In a close community like Maesteg, this will be felt deeply and the whole of the community will want to offer their sincere condolences and support." | "In a close community like Maesteg, this will be felt deeply and the whole of the community will want to offer their sincere condolences and support." |
| South Wales Police officers will be at the school from 07:30 GMT on Thursday to speak to witnesses. |