Community says poignant farewell to Lancashire boy, 10, who died in tragic accident on family farm

By Sean Gleaves

Published 21st Jun 2024, 14:35 BST

The farming community came together to say their final goodbyes to a Lancashire boy, 10, who died in a tragic accident.

These were the scenes:

Thomas Bull, 10, sadly died at Leeds Children's Hospital following a “tragic accident" on the family farm.

1. Tractor run for Thomas Bull

Thomas Bull, 10, sadly died at Leeds Children's Hospital following a “tragic accident" on the family farm. | Kelvin Lister-StuttardPhoto: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

The funeral service took place at St Mary’s Church in Newchurch on June 21. A private service at Skipton Crematorium followed.

2. Tractor run for Thomas Bull

The funeral service took place at St Mary’s Church in Newchurch on June 21. A private service at Skipton Crematorium followed. | Kelvin Lister-StuttardPhoto: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

His parents Jo and Chris asked for help from members of the farming community to give their son the send-off he deserved.

3. Tractor run for Thomas Bull

His parents Jo and Chris asked for help from members of the farming community to give their son the send-off he deserved. | Kelvin Lister-StuttardPhoto: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

Participants were invited to join them at the Buck Country Pub on Kiln Lane at around 11am on the day of the funeral to take Thomas for “one last tractor run”.

4. Tractor run for Thomas Bull

Participants were invited to join them at the Buck Country Pub on Kiln Lane at around 11am on the day of the funeral to take Thomas for “one last tractor run”. | Kelvin Lister-StuttardPhoto: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

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