The Cornwall Air Ambulance and a coastguard rescue helicopter were both deployed
Two helicopters were dispatched to a serious collision involving a land train at Tregoad Holiday Park in St Martin near Looe, Cornwall. The incident occurred this evening (Wednesday, October 30), prompting an urgent response from emergency services around 7pm.
Eight individuals have been reported injured following the crash. The Cornwall Air Ambulance and a coastguard rescue helicopter were mobilised to the scene. Flight radar data indicated that the air ambulance flew from Newquay and hovered near the site for approximately an hour before heading to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth.
HM Coastguard confirmed their involvement, stating: “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.”
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They added that a Newquay-based coastguard helicopter attended the scene, supported by Tamar and Looe Coastguard Rescue Teams. South Western Ambulance Service, Devon and Cornwall Police, and Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service were also present, reports Cornwall Live.
Devon and Cornwall Police provided further details: “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.”
