Overview
- British Transport Police were called to the railway at Burton Joyce at about 7pm on Wednesday, November 26, after reports of a casualty on the tracks.
- The 14-year-old, identified as Joshua Travis, was pronounced dead at the scene and had previously been a Nottingham Forest academy goalkeeper.
- Joshua’s family described him as full of life and said his loss leaves a gap that will be impossible to fill.
- The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has begun a preliminary examination focused on safety factors, and no findings have been released.
- A GoFundMe organized by Aspire Football Coaching to support the family has raised nearly £5,000 within two days, and local clubs postponed weekend matches and held minutes of silence.