Three children are among seven hurt in land train crash at Cornwall

Three children were injured after a land train carrying multiple passengers 'tipped over' at a holiday park in Cornwall.

Pictures from the scene showed the Looe Land Train tipped over onto one side with debris strewn across the road.

The crash occurred just before 7pm on Wednesday night at the popular tourist hotspot of Tregoad Holiday Park near the coastal town of Looe. 

Emergency services, including a Cornwall Air Ambulance and two Coastguard helicopters, rushed to the scene.

Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed seven people, including three children, were taken to Derriford Hospital following the incident.

None of their injuries are believed to be critical or life-threatening. Emergency services discharged a further 11 people from the scene with either minor or no injuries.

The cause of the crash is currently unknown and Looe Land Train - which is popular with tourists and can be booked for events - said an investigation is ongoing to determine what happened. 

It is understood that no other vehicle was involved. Devon and Cornwall Police has asked any witnesses who have not yet spoken to officers to please get in touch.

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In a statement given yesterday, the land train owners said all further events for the half term have been cancelled, including the Halloween event which was due to take place over the coming days.

Issuing an updated statement today Looe Land Train said: 'On Wednesday 30th October, Looe Land Train was sadly involved in an accident, not involving any other vehicles, whilst at an event at Tregoad Holiday Park. 

'As a small, family owned & run business we are still in shock and our thoughts go out to all of those injured & impacted.

'Last evening, we asked Welcome to Looe & Polperro to issue a statement on our behalf which we have included below. At this time, due to the ongoing investigation, we will not be adding further to this statement.

'If you have booked tickets for October 31st-November 3rd, for our Halloween Event, we will be making refunds within the next 48 hours. Our heartfelt thoughts to those impacted by this terrible accident.'

Devon and Cornwall Police added: 'Police investigating a serious road traffic collision at Tregoad Caravan & Camping Park near Looe on Wednesday 30 October are appealing for any witnesses to come forward. 

'Officers were called to reports of a collision involving a Land Rover Defender towing a carriage containing passengers described as a land train in the caravan park at around 6.55pm.

'Seven people, including three children were taken to Derriford Hospital for assessment and treatment. 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.

'The scene was attended by Cornwall Air Ambulance and two Coastguard helicopters were also dispatched, as well as the ambulance and fire services. 

'Officers from the Roads Policing Team carried out an investigation at the scene and would like to thank the public for their patience while the road was closed.

'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 enquiries. Please contact police via our website here or by calling 101 quoting reference number 50240275808.'