The parents of a 17-year-old boy who was electrocuted after falling onto railway tracks said they will 'never come to terms with' his tragic death.
Callum Evans was killed at Hinton Admiral railway station, east of Christchurch, shortly before midnight on September 15 as he spent an evening with friends, Hampshire Live reports.
British Transport Police officers attended but the teenager was sadly pronounced dead at the scene after suffering severe electrical burns from the tracks.
An inquest into Callum's death was opened at Winchester Coroner's Court on Wednesday, September 23.
Hours later, his grieving parents released a devastating tribute where they described him as a "beautiful, intelligent, loyal and popular young man who had a life full of opportunities within his grasp."
They said Callum touched the lives of many.
His mum and dad said: "We are very sad to announce the passing of our much loved son, Callum Rhys Evans.
"We and his sister are devastated, heartbroken and we will never come to terms with the tragic and sudden loss of our son from a rail accident last week."
They added: "Callum was a beautiful, intelligent, loyal and popular young man who had a life full of opportunities within his grasp.
"Callum was loving life at Peter Symonds College. He always had a smile on his face and a huge zest for life. He was a good friend and touched many lives.
"He loved basketball, photography, socialising, travelling, spending time with his friends and was looking forward to going to university next year.
"As a family we have been overwhelmed by the support we have received from friends, family and the local community and thank everyone for their kindness.
"We would like to ask that our family's privacy be respected at this time and for us to be allowed to grieve and remember Callum in our own special way."
Senior coroner Christopher Wilkinson told a virtual hearing: "On September 15 Callum Evans was with friends at the railway station, when he sadly fell onto the train tracks. His death was confirmed at the scene."
A post-mortem examination on September 21 gave the teen's cause of death as severe electrical burns and falling onto an electric railway line.
The case has been adjourned until May 18, 2021 for a full inquest hearing.
