Another child is in a critical condition in hospital
Emergency services at the scene of a crash on the A30 (Image: Submitted )
An eight-year-old boy has tragically died after a multi-vehicle crash on the A30 in Cornwall.
Emergency services were called to the scene on the westbound carriageway of the major road near Connor Downs just before 11am on Friday, May 29.
An eight-year-old boy died at the scene, police have confirmed.
A five-year-old boy was rushed to Bristol Children’s Hospital and remains in a critical condition, the force added.
A woman in her 70s suffered serious injuries and is being treated at Derriford Hospital, and a woman in her 40s was treated for injuries at Derriford and has since been discharged.
The two women and two children were travelling in the same car. Their relatives are being supported by specially trained officers.
A 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 and was released under investigation.
Detective Inspector Andy Heath of Devon and Cornwall Police Serious Collisions Investigation Team said: “Our thoughts are with those who have been affected by this incident.
“Specialists from the Roads Policing Team and Serious Collisions Investigation Team have continued enquiries through the weekend, and the investigation team will be pursuing several lines of enquiry over the coming weeks.
“It is not possible to provide detail of the cause of the collision, and I would ask the public not to speculate.
“Further information will be made available in due course. Our priority at this time is to support those that have been directly affected by this tragic incident and to secure the evidence required for a thorough investigation.”
Police are now appealing for anyone with dashcam footage to contact the force.
A statement from Devon and Cornwall Police said: “Police are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage following a road traffic collision on the A30 which has tragically resulted in the death of a child and serious injuries to another.
“If you witnessed the collision or were in the area with dash-cam and have not yet spoken to police, please call 101 or make contact via our website quoting 50260136471.”
