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Cornwall coach crash: One dead and 50 injured | Cornwall coach crash: One dead and 50 injured |
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One person has died and more than 50 people have been injured in a crash in Cornwall when a coach hit a wall. | |
The vehicle was heading towards Looe between Sandplace and Widegates when it left the road. | The vehicle was heading towards Looe between Sandplace and Widegates when it left the road. |
Nine people are believed to have serious injuries, five have serious but not life threatening injuries and about 40 are walking wounded, South Western Ambulance Service said. | |
One person has been flown to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth. | One person has been flown to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth. |
The coach was on a day trip from Exmouth, in Devon, said the coach owner, Carmel Coaches which is based in Exeter. | |
'Major incident' | |
Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust said on Twitter: "We are receiving the more seriously injured from the collision in Looe; a small number, less than 10 currently." | |
Devon and Cornwall Police said most of the passengers were believed to be in their 60s or older. | |
Those who are able to walk will be assessed by doctors at a nearby village hall. | Those who are able to walk will be assessed by doctors at a nearby village hall. |
A spokesman for the police said: "The collision has been declared a major incident and numerous emergency services are at the scene dealing with the collision. | A spokesman for the police said: "The collision has been declared a major incident and numerous emergency services are at the scene dealing with the collision. |
"One person, a passenger, has died from injuries. There are no details on the sex or age of this person at this time." | "One person, a passenger, has died from injuries. There are no details on the sex or age of this person at this time." |
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 scene. | |
There are two search and rescue helicopters in attendance, one from RNAS Culdrose, near Helston in Cornwall, and one from RMB Chivenor, near Barnstaple in Devon. | |
The A387 at Morval has been closed to traffic. | The A387 at Morval has been closed to traffic. |
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