Somerset coach crash: Boy, 10, killed in Exmoor incident named

Somerset coach crash: Boy, 10, killed in Exmoor incident named

In the aftermath of a tragic coach crash in Somerset, a 10-year-old schoolboy named Oliver Price has been identified as one of the victims. The incident occurred when a coach carrying pupils from Minehead Middle School veered off the road near Wheddon Cross in Somerset, sliding down a 20ft slope. As of now, five individuals, including two children, remain hospitalized following the accident.

Authorities have confirmed that Oliver Price’s family is receiving support from a specially trained officer during this difficult time. Ch Supt Mark Edgington of Avon and Somerset Police expressed his deepest sympathies to the family of the young victim and assured that investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing. He emphasized that determining the root cause of the tragic incident may take some time.

The community has come together to show support and solidarity in the wake of the devastating event, with dozens of floral tributes lining the premises of Minehead Middle School. The local authorities have been collaborating closely with various agencies and the school to provide necessary support to those impacted by the tragedy. The tight-knit community has demonstrated resilience and unity during this challenging period.

The overturned coach, carrying up to 70 individuals, prompted a swift response from emergency services, including air ambulances to transport the most severely injured passengers. An off-duty firefighter, who happened to be traveling behind the vehicle, immediately rushed to aid in freeing passengers trapped in the wreckage. While 21 people were hospitalized in total, several children have since been discharged following treatment over the weekend, as per police reports

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