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A 17-year-old girl tragically lost her life after being struck by several vehicles soon after leaving a hospital, an inquest has revealed. The incident involved Demi Edmunds, who was from Caldicot, Monmouthshire, and occurred on 12 February along the A4042 in Cwmbran, Torfaen. Emergency services attended the scene, but unfortunately, Demi was pronounced dead at the location.
Details shared during the opening session of the inquest at Gwent Coroner’s Court included information from a post mortem examination. The provisional cause of death was listed as multiple injuries. The investigation into Demi’s death remains ongoing, and Coroner Rose Farmer has postponed the inquest until 26 November to allow for further inquiry.
It emerged that Demi had discharged herself from the Grange University Hospital earlier that morning. She had been admitted the previous evening following a suspected overdose. Shortly before 12:25 GMT, she left the hospital accompanied by a support worker. At that time, Demi stepped out from the central reservation of the A4042 into the southbound traffic lane, which led to the fatal collisions.
Those closest to Demi remembered her warmly, describing her as “funny, kind and caring and loved by all.” Her brother, Jake, said she was the “best sister I could’ve ever asked for,” expressing hope that she is now “in heaven somewhere better.” Family members further highlighted Demi’s role as a cherished daughter, granddaughter, sister, cousin, and niece, emphasizing the love she had for her friends and the affection she inspired from everyone who knew her
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