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Two Killed As Coach Overturns On Icy Roads
Tom Bonnett, Sky News Online
A coach carrying passengers on a day trip to see Christmas lights has crashed onto its side in icy Cornwall, killing two people and injuring at least 47 others.
The crash happened in the village of Townshend in north Cornwall
The vehicle overturned in the village of Townshend near the Hayle in north Cornwall, which is about seven miles north of Penzance.
Of the 47 people hurt, five were described as seriously injured, one critically, and the rest “walking wounded”.
Police believe the crash could have been caused by the freezing weather.
A police spokesman said: “It is extremely icy down there.
“Officers aren’t ruling out the fact that might be a contributory factor.”
Dan Thorogood, from South Western Ambulance Service NHS Trust, told Sky News the rescue workers faced difficult conditions at the scene.
“The report from the crews that arrived was that it was extremely icy,” he said.
“We had quite some difficulty getting to the coach itself because of the condition of the roads.
“We couldn’t get particularly close in.”
Crash investigators have already begun investigating and police, fire and ambulances have attended the scene.
An RAF helicopter helped evacuate casualties to Treliske Hospital in Truro.
The coach passengers – thought to be from west Cornwall – were returning from a day out to see the festive illuminations in Mousehole.
A phone line – 0800 056 0154 – has been set up for concerned relatives.
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Malcolm Stephenson DSA ADI A19Fleet Trainer
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