A mother is appealing for information after her teenage son died after falling from a quarry in Pontypool. Myron Davies, 15, was pronounced dead at the scene after the incident at Abersychan quarry on July 6. A 14-year-old girl who also fell from the quarry remains in a critical condition in hospital.
In a heartbreaking tribute to her son, Myron's mother Sarah Davies is appealing for information about what happened on the night of his death. An inquest into his death is due to open later this month. In previous tributes posted online, Myron was described as a 'beloved son and brother' with his mother saying "I will always love u and I miss u so much I love u baby boy."
A balloon release is planned for Wednesday, July 13 in Trevethin, Pontypool, to mark a week since the tragedy. The 19th century quarry was once a hub for producing lime for local steel industries. But it was abandoned more than 50 years ago.
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On behalf of his family, his mother Sarah has said: "Our son Myron Davies tragically lost his life on Wednesday the 6th of July at approximately 6:30pm. He was the son of myself Sarah Davies and the son of my partner Paul Jeffries. He was also a brother to Jasmin Jeffries. He was a lovely nephew and grandson and cousin and was loved by all.
"He was seen by the community on his motorbike and pushbike on a regular basis. Our son Myron attended Abersychan school, he was a popular boy and was loved by teachers and pupils. He was a happy bo, he always had a smile on his face.
"He will be missed by all his friends and family. As you can imagine as his family we are completely heartbroken and all his friends are devastated as we try to make it through each day after hearing this heartbreaking news.
"It's a mystery to what happened on this tragic day so if anyone has any information on what happened could you please come forward. As a mother I really need to know what happened to my son. We would also like to thank everyone for your kind messages and support at this devastating time."
Friends of the 15-year-old are being warned not to pay tribute to him at the tragic spot. Teachers have written to parents warning them to prevent their children from going to the quarry in Abersychan, near Pontypool, South Wales, to leave tributes or gather in his memory.
Headteacher of Abersychan School, Phil Collins wrote to parents to offer support to pupils. He said: "We have spoken with the police and family members and urge pupils, parents, and the local community not to gather at the top of the quarry for any remembrance gatherings for obvious safety reasons.
"We continue to work alongside the local authority to provide support for pupils and staff. "An incident of this nature is certain to raise many emotions, especially within our pupils."
Speaking after the tragedy, Torfaen MP, Labour's Nick Thomas-Symonds said: "This is utterly heartbreaking news. "My thoughts and prayers are with the family of the young boy who has died and I desperately hope for a recovery for the young girl. Our whole community in the north of Torfaen is in shock and I know how difficult it will be for all staff and pupils at Abersychan School - our thoughts are with them at this awful time."
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