A second young boy has died following a multi-vehicle crash on the A30 in Cornwall on Friday, Devon and Cornwall Police have confirmed. The five-year-old boy, who was initially taken to Bristol Children's Hospital with serious injuries, died there today. An eight-year-old boy was pronounced dead at the scene near Connor Downs.
The collision occurred shortly before 11am on May 29 on the westbound carriageway of the A30. Two other women travelling in the same car as the boys were also injured. A woman in her 70s suffered serious injuries and is being treated at Derriford Hospital, while a woman in her 40s was treated and has since been discharged.
A local man in his 60s was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He was treated for minor injuries. Relatives are being supported by specially trained officers.
Detective Inspector Andy Heath of the Serious Collisions Investigation Team said: 'I am saddened to confirm that a second boy has passed away following Friday's collision on the A30. It is important that the family are given the privacy needed at this difficult time.' He urged any witnesses or those with dash-cam footage to contact police quoting reference 50260136471.
