A toddler has died in hospital following a horror road crash between a school bus and a car, which also earlier claimed the life of a woman.
The one-year-old tragically passed away in hospital, a day after the authorities revealed the woman had also sadly died following the October 14 collision.
The boy and the woman, who were both inside the car at the time Monday’s crash, were rushed to hospital for emergency treatment after sustaining life-threatening injuries.
Yesterday, Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed the woman had passed away from her wounds, and another heartbreaking update was issued today.
The Mirror reports police have confirmed the little boy has also died in hospital. Their next of kin are aware. The family have asked for privacy as they come to terms with their loss.
Sergeant Phil Brown, from the Serious Collisions Investigation Team, said: “We are deeply saddened that a woman and child have now died following the collision in Mullion earlier this week.
“It is impossible to put into words the grief those close to them are feeling right now. Our thoughts continue to be with everybody involved.
“We continue to work with the school and partners to make sure everybody receives the support they require following this tragic collision.”
The Coastguard was also involved in the emergency response to the crash, which saw one of the injured taken to hospital by air ambulance.
A spokesperson for HM Coastguard told local media: “At around 8.45am today (Monday 14 October), HM Coastguard was made aware of an incident involving multiple vehicles at Mullion, Cornwall.
“Coastguard Rescue Teams from Falmouth, Mullion, Porthoustock were called, alongside HM Coastguard rescue helicopters from St Athan and Newquay. South Western Ambulance Service and Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service were also on scene.
“A casualty was taken to hospital by helicopter, and two casualties were transferred to hospital via ambulance.” Anyone with information or footage which may assist the investigation should contact police online or by calling 101, quoting 50240260109.
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