A second young child has tragically died following a multi-vehicle crash in Cornwall on Friday. Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed that the five-year-old boy, who was initially fighting for his life in hospital, has succumbed to his injuries.
The crash occurred on the A30 near Connor Downs shortly before 11am on May 29. An eight-year-old boy was pronounced dead at the scene, while the five-year-old was taken to Bristol Children's Hospital with serious injuries but died there today.
Two other women travelling in the same car 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 later 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 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.” He urged any witnesses or those with dash-cam footage to contact police.
