December 2009


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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.

A Google map of Hayes in Cornwall

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.

Coach Crashes Onto Its Side In Townshend, Cornwall, Killing Two People And Injuring At Least 47 | UK News | Sky News

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About Time!

British Grand Prix To Stay At Silverstone

Kat Higgins, Sky News Online

The British Grand Prix has been saved following a deal between Silverstone bosses and Formula One’s Bernie Ecclestone.

Jenson Button racing in the British Grand Prix at Silverstone

F1 fans will get to see champion Jenson Button at Silverstone in 2010

Silverstone Circuits Limited have confirmed that the event will stay at their track for the next 17 years.

Next year’s F1 race had been under threat after Donington Park, which was hoping to host it, failed to meet its financial obligations.

Silverstone’s managing director Richard Phillips said: “We’ve always had the belief the British Grand Prix was an important cornerstone of Formula One but, with Bernie, you’re never quite sure.”

“At the end of the day, though, you have to have a British Grand Prix.”

Silverstone, which is in Northamptonshire, was stripped of the race last year because of a dispute over the upgrading of the venue.

Donington Park was awarded the staging rights but failed to raise the £135m needed to bring its track up to standard.

British Grand Prix Is Saved Following A deal Between Silverstone And Bernie Ecclestone | UK News | Sky News