17-Year-Old dies after falling from skateboard at Center Parcs Woburn Forest

A 17-year-old guest at Center Parcs Woburn Forest has died after falling from a skateboard.

In a statement, a Center Parcs spokesperson expressed their condolences saying: "It is with great sadness that we confirm, following an incident at Center Parcs Woburn Forest, a guest tragically passed away last week. This is a distressing time, and our thoughts are with their family and friends. At this time, we are also supporting colleagues who assisted the emergency services and express our gratitude to both."

An East of England Ambulance Service spokesperson provided details of their response, stating, "We were called at 3.54pm to Center Parcs Woburn Forest with reports that a teenage boy had fallen off his skateboard. An ambulance, ambulance officer vehicle, and a response car from the Magpas Air Ambulance were sent to the scene. The boy was transported by road to Bedford Hospital South Wing for treatment."

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