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Cornwall coach crash: One dead and 50 injured Cornwall coach crash: Two people 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. Two people have 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. Eight people have been critically injured, police said. 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. Eleven people have been taken to hospital by air and land ambulance, police added.
One person has been flown to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth. The force described the other passengers as "walking wounded".
'Tragic event'
The coach was on a day trip from Exmouth, in Devon, said the coach owner, Carmel Coaches which is based in Exeter.The coach was on a day trip from Exmouth, in Devon, said the coach owner, Carmel Coaches which is based in Exeter.
'Major incident' On its website the firm said: "Carmel Coaches extends our deepest sympathies to those involved in today's accident.
"We are co-operating with the authorities in the investigation of this tragic event."
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."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."
'Major incident'
Devon and Cornwall Police said most of the passengers were believed to be in their 60s or older.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."
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.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.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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