Multiple people injured in land train incident in Looe
Emergency services have been called to a holiday park in St Martin
Last updated 31st Oct 2024
Multiple people have been injured after an incident involving a land train at a holiday park near Looe.
Emergency services were called just before 7pm on Wednesday 30th of October to Tregoad Holiday Park in St Martin.
Police, ambulance, coastguard and the fire service were all in attendance. None of the injuries are thought to be critical or life-changing at the moment.
A statement issued on behalf of Looe Land Train said: "Earlier this evening at an event being held at Tregoad Holiday Park, the Looe Land Train trailer was involved in an accident whilst carrying several passengers.
"The carriage of the land train tipped over and a number of its passengers have been injured.
"We understand from the emergency services that 10 people are being treated at local hospitals. We also understand that none of these injuries are critical nor life threatening.
"At this time, the cause of the accident is unknown. No other vehicles were involved. We will be fully cooperating with any investigation by the authorities.
"All further Looe Land Train events for the half term (our final week of the 2024 season) have been cancelled. In the coming days, we will be in contact directly with anyone who has reserved, in order to make a full refund.
"As a family business we are devastated by tonight’s accident and our thoughts are with all of those injured or impacted."