Tragedy as farm worker dies in Brockton silo accident
Friday 23rd December 2011, 12:00PM GMT.
A teenage farm worker has died after apparently falling into a grain silo in Shropshire.
The 18 year old, who has been named locally as Hugh Jones, was confirmed dead by paramedics who were called to a farm in Brockton, near Much Wenlock.
Emergency services were called to the farm shortly before 8.55pm on Wednesday but were unable to save the teenager.
West Mercia Police spokesman Rachel Anstee said: “A young man appears to have fallen into the silo and unfortunately died. Despite the best efforts of paramedics at the scene nothing could be done to save him.
“The incident is not being treated as suspicious.”
Police said a post-mortem was carried out yesterday and an inquest was due to be opened today.
West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman Suzie Fothergill said: “Unfortunately, it quickly became apparent that nothing could be done to save the man.”
Villagers today spoke of their shock after hearing of Mr Jones’s death and expressed their sympathy to the family, who have spent their entire lives farming in the village.
Resident Simon Brown said: “I heard the news yesterday morning. A few of the other farmers in the area had heard what had happened through the grapevine and most of the villagers know about it now. I know Hugh’s father Robert very well and Hugh also.
“The whole family have been in Brockton farming all their lives. We shall be visiting the family to pay our condolences.”
William Reece Jones, a family friend, said Mr Jones would be greatly missed.
He said: “I knew Hugh very well. He meant a lot to his family and friends and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him.”
John Mercer, regional director for the National Farmers Union, said: “Shropshire farmers and the rural community are shocked and saddened to hear what has happened.”
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I knew Hugh very well as I attended school with him. We were in many classes together and I can honestly say that he was a true friend. He was a charming and lovely boy who managed to put a smile on everyone’s face. I know that many of his friends are grieving after his tragic loss however we will never forget the memories that we have been fortunate enough to make with him. Hugh will always be remembered as a ‘cheeky chappy’ and I, as well as many others would like to pass on our deepest sympathies to his family. Hugh will never be forgotten.
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Chloe,
Might you be the Chloe(Day) from French set 2? Really saddened to hear about Hugh’s death:was a real star of the Under 15B cricket team in 2008, my last team before leaving Wrekin College for West Sussex. We lived as a family at Brockton Farm, right next to where the tragedy occurred before moving down here. Quite unbelievable how it could have happened. Thoughts go out to the Jones family and friends of Hugh.RIP. Mark Watson
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Hugh was one of my best friends at school, he was such a funny guy. I was in the same house as Hugh, and he was always making everyone laugh during break times and lesson time.
I can’t express how much I am going to miss my friend Hugh! You will never ever be forgotten, you are always going to be in my heart Hugh. You are a complete legend now and always dude!
I would like to pass my sympathies to his family.
R.I.P Hugh Edward Jones.
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How sad, what a tragic acident. We live not far from you and want to send our heart felt sympathies. Barry and Rela x
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