'We will miss him forever': Family pay tribute to ‘loving’ boy, 14, struck by train
The family of a teenager who died after being struck by a train have paid tribute to him saying he has left a "gap in our lives that is and will always be impossible to fill".
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Joshua Travis, 14, sadly died on November 26 in Burton Joyce, Nottinghamshire.
Officers were called to the line just after 7pm following reports of a casualty on the tracks, the British Transport Police said.
Paramedics also attended, however sadly Josh was pronounced dead at the scene.
The incident is not being treated as suspicious.
'Incredible energy'
Josh’s family paid tribute to him, saying: “Josh was a lad with an incredible energy for life, an infectious and mischievous smile, kind sparkling eyes, and so much love to give.
“He leaves a gap in our lives that is and will always be impossible to fill, and we will miss him forever.”
The family has asked for their privacy to be respected as they come to terms with their tragic loss.
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'Sorely missed'
The teenager was a goalkeeper for Gedling-based youth club, Aspire FC, which said it had postponed all its games at the weekend to pay respect to his family.
The club wrote on Facebook: "Josh was a fantastic goalkeeper and a great character in the group.
"Everybody that came across Josh described him as a pleasure to have around with his polite and funny nature.
"Josh made a real impact in his age group, both as a footballer but more importantly as a person and will be sorely missed at the club."
'Deeply saddened'
Nottingham Forest Academy said: "Everyone at Nottingham Forest is deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of our former academy goalkeeper Josh Travis.
Our thoughts are with Josh’s family and friends at this extremely difficult time."