Passengers injured after land train tips over

Seven people have been taken to hospital, including three children, after a land train with passengers on board tipped over in Cornwall.

Police officers were called to Tregoad Holiday Park, in St Martin, near Looe, on Wednesday at about 18:55 GMT.

Looe Land Train said the carriage of the land train "tipped over" and a number of its passengers were injured.

Devon and Cornwall Police said seven people were taken to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth for assessment and treatment after initial reports suggested 10 had been admitted to hospital.

Cornwall Air Ambulance said one of those injured had to be flown from the scene to Derriford.

Police said: "None of the injuries are considered to be life-changing or life-threatening.

"Eleven people were discharged at the scene with either minor injuries or were uninjured.

"Police are appealing for any witnesses that have not already spoken to them, but who may have seen the collision or have any information or dashcam footage that could help with inquiries."

The police force said the incident involved a Land Rover Defender towing a carriage.

Ambulance crews, HM Coastguard and the fire service also attended the scene, officers said.

Looe town councillor Armand Toms said people in the town were "devastated" but there had been a strong response from the community.

"There are already offers of help from local residents saying, 'If I can do anything I will and if you need anything please call me'," he said.

"That's the best thing about living in a small town, it's the fact that people know each other, people care about each other."

He said the land train was a well-known fixture in the town and a "successful business".

Looe Land Train said on Facebook: "We also understand that none of these injuries are critical nor life-threatening.

"At this time, the cause of the accident is unknown. No other vehicles were involved.

"As a family business we are devastated by tonight's [Wednesday] accident and our thoughts are with all of those injured or impacted."

The company said: "We will be fully co-operating with any investigation by the authorities."

It said all further land train events for half term, its final week of the 2024 season, have been cancelled.

"In the coming days, we will be in contact directly with anyone who has reserved, in order to make a full refund," it added.

The holiday park has been approached for comment.

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