Tragic crash in Cornwall claims lives of toddler and woman
Deadly collision in Mullion leaves community in shock
A horrific crash in the quiet village of Mullion, Cornwall, has ended in tragedy. A one-year-old boy and a woman in her 30s died after their Vauxhall Astra smashed into a double-decker school bus early Monday morning.
27 schoolkids injured, one seriously hurt
The school bus was carrying 27 children when disaster struck on Meaver Road at 8:40am. Most of the children suffered minor injuries, but one child was left seriously hurt — though thankfully not in a life-threatening condition.
Police issue heartbreaking statement
Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed on Friday that the woman and toddler, both rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries, have now died. “Both have now tragically passed away in hospital. The next of kin is aware,” officials said.
“We are deeply saddened that a woman and child have now died following the collision in Mullion earlier this week,” said Sergeant Phil Brown. “It is impossible to put into words the grief those close to them are feeling right now. Our thoughts continue to be with everybody involved as we work with the school and partners to make sure everyone gets the support they need after this tragic crash.”
The quiet Cornish village continues to reel from the devastating smash that has left families shaken and a community mourning.
