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BBC News
3 days ago
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Harry Moss: Tractor convoy tribute to boy killed at farm
A convoy of tractors will travel five miles in special tribute to a 14-year-old boy whose funeral is on than 80 tractors are expected to line the roads of Malvern, Worcestershire, ahead of the service for Harry died at a farm in Malvern last month following an incident involving farming death led to an outpouring of tributes from his family and friends, including Andy Tipping, chairman of the local branch of the Vintage Tractor & Engine Club, who organised the convoy and described the teenager as having been "full of life". The convoy will leave Brickbarns Farm, near the Three Counties Showground, and make the journey via the B4208 to St Mary's Church in Madresfield, where the funeral will take was a popular rugby player and Malvern Rugby Club's Under-15 team will form a guard of honour as the hearse arrives outside the Harry's death, police confirmed there had been an incident involving farm machinery and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) had been HSE said it was working with West Mercia Police on the investigation. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
21-05-2025
- BBC News
Harry Moss: Tractor convoy to honour boy killed at Malvern farm
A teenage boy who died in a farm accident will be honoured with a convoy of tractors when his funeral is held next Moss, 14, died on the morning of 17 April in an incident involving farm machinery in Tipping, chairman of the Vintage Tractor & Engine Club West Midlands Group, said he was expecting up to 60 tractors to take part, adding: "It's Harry's sendoff. We want to give him the best sendoff we can."The family had been "delighted" about the convoy, he added, and Harry's mother was looking at getting flags printed with Harry's picture on them so they could put one on each tractor. 'Give him best sendoff' Mr Tipping said Harry used to visit his farm, where he had a collection of about 35 vintage Harry as "full of life", he said the teenager had loved farming, fishing and rugby and "just enjoying life".He said Harry's friends were taking part in the convoy, and he expected between 50 and 60 tractors to turn up at his farm on the morning of Harry's roads would be closed, and motorcycle police would be on hand as the tractors passed through local roads, he teenager had wanted a vintage tractor, he said, and had been saving for Tipping said the convoy represented "something that Harry would have done himself, eventually".Jackson Family Funeral Directors have posted arrangements for the funeral in Madresfield on 3 June on social media. Tractors will set off from Brickbarns Farm in Malvern at 10:00 BST. A fundraising page set up for the family after Harry's death has now raised more than £15, Harry's death, police confirmed there had been an accident involving farm machinery and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) had been HSE said it was working with West Mercia Police on the investigation. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
The Independent
19-04-2025
- The Independent
Boy, 14, ‘crushed to death by heavy machinery' only ever wanted to be a farmer, heartbroken father says
A teenage boy crushed to death by heavy machinery on a farm harboured dreams of becoming a farmer when he was older, his devastated family said. Harry Moss, 14, was fatally injured when he became trapped in an agricultural accident in Malvern, Worcestershire on Thursday just a month before his 15th birthday. Another man was also injured and taken to hospital but his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing. Harry's father, Lewis Moss, 39, said it was not yet clear how his son died or what job he was doing at Hillview farm in Malvern. In a tribute to MailOnline, he said: 'All Harry ever wanted to be was a farmer. He loved everything about the countryside and everything about farming,' he said. 'At a very early age he set his sights on being a farmer when he left school. 'He was such a lovely lad. He was polite, hard-working and he was never any trouble to me. 'I never had a single worry about him. He would have been 15 in a month and I cannot believe he has gone. He was my world.' He added: 'At the moment all the police have told me is that they are investigating his death because it is unclear how he died. They say they will look at all the circumstances. For now, all they have told me is that Harry's death is unexplained.' The keen angler was the oldest of five with three younger brothers and a sister. His mother Hollie McMurray posted a video on social media of Harry playing around with friends dressed as a police officer at school. She said: 'My firstborn forever in my heart. Harry you did me so proud but boy you were 14 and working too hard! Farmer forever, I love you so much.' Family friend Maggie Murrihy launched a GoFundMe page to help cover the cost of his funeral. She wrote: 'As everyone is aware Harry passed away under tragic circumstances. Harry Moss was the most amazing teenager who had his whole life ahead of him. 'It was tragically taken at just the young age of 14, him being the eldest sibling of the family. 'He was an amazing big brother and son and lived his life like a little homing pigeon - if he left home it was either to do what he loved, farming or fishing. 'No parent should have to go through this unimaginable pain or receive this kind of news, and I know nothing can help with the pain. I'm hoping this will ease any financial burdens regarding his passing and funeral costs. 'Harry Moss was the best and will be given the best send off. Let's as a community make this happen!' The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has been informed of the tragic death, and an investigation has been launched alongside West Mercia Police. A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: 'We were called to an incident at an address off Blackmore Park Road in Malvern, Worcestershire at 8.50am. 'We sent two ambulances, three paramedic officers, a BASICS emergency doctor and the Midlands Air Ambulances from Cosford and Strensham to the scene. 'On arrival, crews found a teenage boy in a critical condition and immediately began administering advanced life support. 'Sadly, despite best efforts, nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed deceased at the scene. 'A man was also treated by crews for serious injuries and conveyed under emergency driving conditions to Worcestershire Royal Hospital.' A spokesperson for the HSE added: 'We have visited the site and are working with West Mercia Police with their investigation.'
