Answers demanded after Didcot tragedy

Christopher Huxtable, from Swansea, Kenneth Cresswell and John Shaw, both from Rotherham, and Michael Collings, from Teesside, lost their lives after the partial collapse of the boiler house at the Didcot A plant on February 23 2016.

Keith Cundall, a specialist workplace accident lawyer at Irwin Mitchell, who represents the families of Mr Cresswell, Mr Shaw and Mr Huxtable, said “uncertainty” is causing distress to the victims’ relatives.

He said: “The tragic disaster that occurred at the Didcot Power Station last February will live long in the memories of those who witnessed it and those who lost family and friends.

“The lives of the families we represent have been changed forever and the uncertainty about the current situation continues to cause them an unbelievable amount of distress, particularly after the ordeal they went through before their loved ones were finally recovered.

“The families want to know why this terrible event occurred and we will support them in getting the answers they deserve.

“As the anniversary passes it is a timely reminder that it has been a year since the accident and the families are still battling for answers.”

Hundreds of bikers joined in a tribute to Mr Collings who was known as Whitby Mick. Motorcycle club members riding Triumphs, Harley-Davidsons and Suzukis brought the roads around Kirkleatham Crematorium near Redcar to a standstill for his funeral.