The land train crash at Tregoad Holiday Park near Looe, Cornwall tonight has left eight people injured with a heavy police presence and a rescue helicopter at the scene
A land train crash at a holiday park in Cornwall has left eight people injured.
The incident unfolded tonight shortly before 7pm at Tregoad Holiday Park near Looe, Cornwall and police are at the scene as well as a rescue helicopter and air ambulance. The accident is thought to have involved the well-known Looe Land Train, which is popular with tourists.
The booking page for upcoming Halloween activities on the train is currently out of action. The land train was set to be used for events each day this week, including the Ghost Train and Looe’s Trick or Treat. However, the online booking pages are currently down with a message reading: “Page not found”. There is currently no indication as to whether planned events will go ahead.
Devon and Cornwall Police said: “Police are currently at the scene of a multi-agency incident at a holiday park in St Martin, near Looe. We were called just before 7pm tonight [Wednesday 30 October] following an incident involving a land train.
“Ambulance, Coastguard and fire are also in attendance. Eight people are believed to have been injured, but none of their injuries are thought to be critical or life-changing at this stage. The incident remains ongoing at this time.”
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