Ashley Matthews
23 Jul 2015 · Coroner David Urpeth · Black Country
A similar concern from this report was raised again 2 times later. See the linked reports.
The coroner's concerns
1. insecure fencing allowing unauthorized access
“evidence suggested that access to the site was gained by insecure fencing”
2. lack of warning signs about high voltage danger
“Evidence suggested there were no warning signs on Brioge 26 warning of toe dangers posed by high voltage cabling”
3. cable ties compromising fence integrity
“Evidence suggested that some parts of the perimeter fencing were secured with cable ties”
4. inadequate security patrols allowing unchallenged access
“family were able to gain access to the site unchallenged by security”
5. unauthorized presence on bridge posing electrical risk
“Others had gained access and placed flowers on Bridge 26”
6. unauthorized individuals present on hazardous site
“family witnessed someone on the site walking with their dog nd placing flowers on bridge 26”
Linked reports
Closely relatedConfidence 0.85 · high
This report
“Evidence suggested that some parts of the perimeter fencing were secured with cable ties”
Later report
“In [name redacted]' case, earlier consideration to the fence boundary being a credible route of access may have led to the fence boundary being improved more quickly after her death.”
Closely relatedConfidence 0.85 · high
This report
“(1 During the course of the inquest, evidence suggested that access to the site was gained by insecure fencing.”
Later report
“Car park line side fencing being too low. The proposed mitigation was replacement of the fencing.”
Responses
2015-0297-Response-by-BTP.pdf ↗· British Transport Police
Stated action
“There has been an extension to the palisade fencing to prevent access by climbing around the side of the fencing to the over bridge that carries the disused line from which [the deceased] climbed down.”