A 15-year-old boy has died after falling from a quarry in Pontypool. A 14-year-old girl who also fell from the quarry at Limekiln Road is currently in a critical condition, according to Gwent police.
Officers were called to the incident at around 6.30pm on Wednesday, July 6 after reports that a boy and girl had fallen from the quarry.
The 15-year-old boy from Pontypool was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics, while the 14-year-old girl from Blaenavon sustained critical injuries. She was taken to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff for treatment.
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Gwent Police is appealing for information which could assist its investigation. A spokesman for the force said: "We received a report of an incident in Limekiln Road, Pontypool, at around 6.30pm on Wednesday 6 July, after a boy and a girl fell from the quarry.
"A 15-year-old boy from the Pontypool area was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service. A 14-year-old girl from the Blaenavon area sustained critical injuries and was taken to the University Hospital of Wales for treatment by the Welsh Air Ambulance.
"The boy’s next of kin have been made aware and are being supported by specialist officers. Anyone with information which could assist the investigation is asked to call 101, quoting log reference 2200225719 or send us a direct message on Facebook or Twitter. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
Welsh Labour MP for Torfaen, Nick Thomas-Symonds offered his thoughts to those affected by the incident. On Twitter he wrote: Heartbreaking news. My thoughts are with the family of the young boy who has died and I desperately hope for a recovery for the young girl. Our community in the north of Torfaen is in shock-our thoughts are with all at Abersychan School at this awful time."
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