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Minute's silence held for boy fatally hit by train

Minute's silence held for boy fatally hit by train

Summary

Nottingham Forest held a minute's silence to honor Joshua Travis, a 14-year-old who was hit and killed by a train in Nottinghamshire. The British Transport Police are investigating the incident, and both Nottingham Forest and Brighton players wore black armbands during their game to pay tribute.

Key Facts

  • Joshua Travis, 14, was hit by a train in Burton Joyce, Nottinghamshire.
  • He was a former Nottingham Forest academy player.
  • The British Transport Police are not treating the death as suspicious.
  • The Rail Accident Investigation Branch is conducting an inquiry.
  • Nottingham Forest and Brighton players wore black armbands in tribute.
  • Clubs in Nottinghamshire have paid tribute and some postponed games.
  • Floral tributes were left at the site where the accident happened.
  • An online fundraiser was set up to support Joshua's family.
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