Cornwall train crash: Police statement in full after eight injured in holiday park horror

A HM Coastguard helicopter has tonight landed at Tregoad Holiday Park near Looe, Cornwall, to assist with Devon and Cornwall Police as officers manage the train crash

Eight people have been injured in a train crash at a holiday park tonight.

The smash, which happened at Tregoad Holiday Park near Looe, Cornwall during half-term week for many, saw emergency services scrambled at around 7pm. The incident remains ongoing.

These included Devon and Cornwall Police, which has now released a statement in full around its part of the recovery operation. The force said: said: "Police are currently at the scene of a multi-agency incident at a holiday park in St Martin, near Looe. We were called just before 7pm tonight [Wednesday 30 October] following an incident involving a land train. Ambulance, Coastguard and fire are also in attendance. Eight people are believed to have been injured, but none of their injuries are thought to be critical or life-changing at this stage. The incident remains ongoing at this time."

The accident is thought to have involved the well-known Looe Land Train, which is popular with tourists. The land train was set to be used for events each day this week, including the Ghost Train and Looe's Trick or Treat.

The online booking page for upcoming Halloween activities on the train is currently out of action, with a message reading: "Page not found". There is currently no indication as to whether planned events will go ahead.

Two helicopters - one from the coastguard and an air ambulance - landed near the scene as part of the emergency response. HM Coastguard sent a helicopter from Newquay, which is on the other side of the coastal county.

A spokesperson from HM Coastguard said: "At around 7pm this evening (Wednesday 30 October), HM Coastguard was called to assist with a road incident involving multiple casualties in Looe, Cornwall. The incident remains ongoing. An HM Coastguard Rescue Helicopter from Newquay was sent to the scene, alongside Tamar and Looe Coastguard Rescue Teams. South Western Ambulance Service, Devon and Cornwall Police and Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service are also in attendance." The Mirror has approached the holiday park for comment.

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