Train crash at vacation crash leaves eight injured as rescue chopper referred to as out
A land train crash at a Holiday Park in Cornwall has left eight people injured.
The chaos unfolded just before 7pm at Tregoad park near Looe. Emergency services including police, a rescue chopper, the coastguard, fire crews, and an air ambulance rushing to the scene.
It’s believed the smash involved the popular tourist attraction, the Looe Land Train.
Devon and Cornwall Police have 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.”
A representative from HM Coastguard reported: “At around 7pm this evening (Wednesday 30 October), HM Coastguard was called to assist with a road incident involving multiple casualties in Looe, Cornwall. The incident remains ongoing.
An HM Coastguard Rescue Helicopter from Newquay was sent to the scene, alongside Tamar and Looe Coastguard Rescue Teams. South Western Ambulance Service, Devon and Cornwall Police and Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service are also in attendance.”
Despite plans for daily Halloween events like the Ghost Train and Looe’s Trick or Treat, the crash has thrown them into doubt. The online booking portal is showing “Page not found”.
