A second young boy has died following a multi-vehicle crash on the A30 in Cornwall, police have confirmed. The five-year-old boy was taken to Bristol Children's Hospital with serious injuries after the collision on Friday, but died there today.
The crash, which involved multiple vehicles on the westbound carriageway near Connor Downs, also claimed the life of an eight-year-old boy, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Two women travelling in the same car as the boys were also injured: a woman in her 70s remains in hospital with serious injuries, while a woman in her 40s has 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. Police are continuing to investigate and have appealed for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.
Detective Inspector Andy Heath of Devon and Cornwall Police 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 and my thoughts remain with them and others affected by this tragic incident.'
