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Man killed after motorhome fell on him in Llanbradach

News | | Published: 11:00, Thursday October 25th, 2018.

The Air Ambulance was deployed following the incident at Llanbradach on October 9

A man who had a motorhome fall on him has died.

Tomas Shackson, 27, became trapped under the vehicle in Morgan Street, in Llanbradach, on Tuesday, October 9.

He was taken to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff where he was placed in intensive care but despite the best efforts of hospital staff he died on Saturday, October 13, as a result of his injuries.

An inquest into Mr Shackson’s death was opened and adjourned at Newport Coroners’ Court on Thursday, October 18.

Gwent Police are not treating Mr Shackson’s death as suspicious and specialist officers are supporting his family.

A Health and Safety Executive spokesperson said: “HSE is aware of the incident and making enquiries alongside Gwent Police who have primacy.”

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