11-Year-Old Boy Injured in Fire at Welsh Rugby Club; 13-Year-Old Arrested
Child seriously injured after 'trapped' in burning storage container as boy arrested

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An 11-year-old boy was hospitalized with serious injuries after being trapped in a burning storage container at Trimsaran Rugby Club in Carmarthenshire, Wales. A 13-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of arson and attempted murder.
- 01The incident occurred on May 23 at Trimsaran RFC, near Kidwelly in Carmarthenshire, Wales.
- 02The injured boy was rescued by club members and is currently in stable condition at Morriston Hospital.
- 03The fire caused significant damage to the club's equipment and affected a neighboring property.
- 04Dyfed-Powys Police are investigating, and the arrested 13-year-old has been released on conditional bail.
- 05Fire crews from multiple stations responded to the incident, utilizing specialized equipment to extinguish the fire.
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An 11-year-old boy suffered serious injuries after becoming trapped in a burning storage container at the Trimsaran Rugby Club in Carmarthenshire, Wales, on May 23. The fire, believed to have been set deliberately, led to significant damage to club equipment and spread to a nearby property. The boy was rescued by club members and is now in stable condition at Morriston Hospital. A 13-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of arson and attempted murder, and he has been released on conditional bail while the investigation continues. Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed that emergency services responded promptly to the incident, utilizing breathing apparatus and thermal imaging cameras to extinguish the fire. The club expressed gratitude for the heroism of its members during the rescue.
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The incident has raised concerns about safety at local sports facilities.
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