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One dead and 50 injured in coach crash in Cornwall | |
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One person has died and more than 50 people have been injured in a crash in Cornwall after a coach hit a wall. | |
The vehicle was heading towards Looe between Sandplace and Widegates when it crashed. | |
Nine people are believed to have serious injuries, five are described as having serious but not life threatening injuries and 40 are walking wounded, South Western Ambulance Service said. | |
One person has been flown to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth. | |
Those who are able to walk will be assessed by doctors at a nearby village hall. | |
Devon and Cornwall Police said the A387 at Morval had been closed. | Devon and Cornwall Police said the A387 at Morval had been closed. |
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service said three crews had attended the crash. | Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service said three crews had attended the crash. |
Three air ambulances, two from Devon and one from Cornwall, were sent to the incident. | |
There are two search and rescue helicopters on the scene, one from RNAS Culdrose and one from RMB Chivenor. | |
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