Family pay tribute to school boy electrocuted in Milton

The family of a 12-year-old boy who died after a railway power lines accident say they cannot imagine life without him.

Daniel McDermott was electrocuted while playing near Ashgill Road in Milton, Glasgow on Sunday 18 August.

Daniel was initially taken to hospital for treatment to serious injuries, however despite the best efforts of medical staff, he very sadly passed away on 24 August.

Daniel's family said: “Daniel was our precious boy and we are all heartbroken by his sudden and tragic death. He was a loving and caring boy, everyone he knew loved him and he had so many friends. He used to always say he was going on an adventure; we cannot imagine life without him, he will be so sorely missed.

“We would all like to thank the community of Milton, who rushed to Daniel’s aid when he was injured. We’d also like to thank the wonderful work of the fire and ambulance services. We cannot thank the NHS staff enough, especially those in the ICU and the surgeons who worked so hard and who share our grief at the loss of Daniel.

“We are all broken by the loss of our little boy and we would ask for privacy at this difficult time. The intrusion and circulation of inaccurate stories from some media sources are only adding to our grief.”

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