Second child dies after crash on A30 in Cornwall

A second child has died in hospital following a crash on a main road in Cornwall.

Devon and Cornwall Police said an eight-year-old boy died at the scene of the crash on the A30 near Connor Downs, near Hayle, on Friday morning. A second boy, aged five, who had been taken to Bristol Children's Hospital with serious injuries, died on Tuesday.

Two women who were travelling in the same car as the children were taken to Derriford Hospital.

A local man in his 60s has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He was treated for minor injuries and released under investigation.

Police said one of the women, in her 70s, suffered serious injuries and remained in hospital. A woman in her 40s was treated for injuries in hospital but has been discharged.

Relatives are being supported by specially trained officers, police said.

Det Insp Andy Heath, of the force's serious collisions investigation team, said: "I am saddened to confirm that a second boy has passed away.

"It is important that the family are given the privacy needed at this difficult time and my thoughts remain with them and others affected by this tragic incident.

"Investigators continue to support the relatives while we secure the evidence required in this case."

Police have asked witnesses to get in touch.

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