Welsh carpentry apprentice killed by falling debris
Posted: Monday, January 8th, 2024
A ‘talented’ young carpentry apprentice was found unconscious at a home she was renovating after being killed by falling debris, an inquest heard, The Sun reported. Chloe Bidwell, 18, was working as a joiner at the student house in Bangor, Wales when plasterboard fell on her. The promising carpenter was discovered unconscious in a hallway with the rubble on her back, an inquest heard. She was tragically declared dead shortly after the horror on December 20. Home Office pathologist Dr Brian Rodgers gave a provisional cause of death as compression of the neck. Chloe had just weeks before won a gold prize in the Welsh building skills joinery wards at Coleg Menai after beating young male students. At the time, she said: “I’ve really enjoyed the whole experience. I love my apprenticeship and building houses and have been able to create bespoke pieces through these competitions. It’s taught me so much. “Winning a medal is incredible – not just because of the effort I’ve put in, but also the commitment from the colleges in preparing me. “To begin with, competing in a male-dominant category was quite nerve-wracking, but the guys were all lovely and supportive.” A spokesman for Coleg Menai said: "We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of one of our learners, Chloe Bidwell. "Chloe, a talented carpentry apprentice at Coleg Menai, won numerous national awards and was well-liked by everyone."
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