A tragic incident occurred in Bridgend as a 16-year-old, Brendan Thomas Moore, lost his life after being hit by a train near Wildmill station. The coroner’s officer confirmed that paramedics responded to the scene after receiving an emergency call from the public at around 11.30pm on Saturday, September 14. Brendan’s identity was established by fingerprint on September 15, and the British Transport Police reported his death to the coroner on September 16.
A postmortem examination performed on September 20 revealed the provisional cause of death as multiple catastrophic injuries resulting from the impact of the train. A toxicology report is currently pending. The inquest, conducted by Assistant Coroner Kerrie Burge, was opened in Pontypridd as further evidence is necessary to ascertain the circumstances leading to Brendan’s death. The official inquest has been adjourned to a later date to allow for the gathering of additional information.
The family confirmed Brendan’s address as Highland Place, Bridgend, with his date of birth noted as December 12, 2007. The Assistant Coroner expressed her condolences to Brendan’s family before adjourning the proceedings. The British Transport Police indicated that they are actively investigating the incident to establish the full details surrounding the tragic event.
As the community mourns the loss of Brendan Thomas Moore, authorities are continuing their efforts to understand the sequence of events that led to this heartbreaking incident near Wildmill station. The inquest will provide a platform for a thorough review and examination of the circumstances surrounding the young teenager’s death.