Police appeal after land train crash in Cornwall
Seven people, including three children, were taken to hospital
Last updated 31st Oct 2024
Seven people, including three children, have been taken to hospital after a crash involving a land train in Cornwall.
Emergency services were called to Tregoad Holiday Park near Looe at around 6.55pm yesterday evening (Wednesday 30 October).
Looe Land Train said the carriage of the land train "tipped over" and a number of its passengers were injured. None of the injuries are thought to be life changing or life threatening.
Looe Land Train said: "As a small, family owned and run business we are still in shock and our thoughts go out to all of those injured and impacted.
"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 have been cancelled. It said it will be in contact with anyone with reservations in the coming days to make a full refund.
Police appeal
Police investigating the incident are asking any witnesses to come forward.
The Force said: "Officers were called to reports of a collision involving a Land Rover Defender towing a carriage containing passengers described as a land train in the caravan park at around 6.55pm.
"Seven people, including three children were taken to Derriford Hospital for assessment and treatment. None of the injuries are considered to be life changing or life threatening.
"Eleven people were discharged at the scene with either minor injuries or were uninjured.
"The scene was attended by Cornwall Air Ambulance and two Coastguard helicopters were also dispatched, as well as the ambulance and fire services.
"Police are appealing for any witnesses that have not already spoken to them, but who may have seen the collision or have any information or dashcam footage that could help with enquiries.
"Please contact police via our website here or by calling 101 quoting reference number 50240275808."