Horror in Cornwall as police rush to the scene of holiday park ‘train crash’

Eight people have been injured in an incident involving a land train at Tregoad Holiday Park near Looe, Cornwall.

Emergency services, including police, paramedics, coastguard, and firefighters, rushed to the scene shortly before 7pm on Wednesday evening.

Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed the incident.

They said: “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 7 p.m. tonight following an incident involving a land train.”

Authorities added that while eight people sustained injuries, none are considered life-threatening or life-changing.

In addition to police and paramedics, HM Coastguard dispatched a rescue helicopter from Newquay, alongside teams from Tamar and Looe Coastguard, to assist on-site.

A spokesperson for HM Coastguard told Cornwall Live: “At around 7 p.m., HM Coastguard was called to assist with a road incident involving multiple casualties in Looe, Cornwall.

“The incident remains ongoing.” Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service also joined the response.

An air ambulance was seen landing at the holiday park at 7:09pm before transporting a casualty to Derriford Hospital for further treatment.

Although the nature of the accident has not yet been confirmed, the emergency services continue to assess the situation.

The incident has prompted the suspension of the Looe Land Train’s Halloween activities booking page as authorities focus on managing the unfolding situation.