Woman dies in horror crash with packed school bus as young boy left fighting for his life
A WOMAN has died after her car collided with a school bus as a young boy is left fighting for his life.
The woman, aged in her 30s, was involved in the crash on the B3296 Meaver Road, Mullion, Cornwall, at around 8.40am on October 14.
Both the woman, who was driving a silver Vauxhall Astra, and the boy were taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Devon and Cornwall Police have confirmed the woman has now died from her injuries.
The child is still fighting for his life at Bristol Children’s Hospital.
Their next of kin are aware.
The force has also confirmed that 27 children on the school bus sustained minor injuries in the collision.
One child suffered serious injuries but these are not believed to be life threatening.
Sergeant Phil Brown, from the Serious Collisions Investigation Team, said: “We are working in conjunction with the school and our partners to ensure everybody receives the support they need following this tragic incident.
“Our thoughts continue to be with everybody involved.”
HM Coastguard said two of its rescue helicopters from St Athan and Newquay attended.
Coastguard rescue teams from Falmouth, Mullion and Porthoustock were also called as well as ambulance crews.
The coastguard said: “At around 8.45am today (Monday 14 October), HM Coastguard was made aware of an incident involving multiple vehicles at Mullion, Cornwall.
“Coastguard Rescue Teams from Falmouth, Mullion, Porthoustock were called, alongside HM Coastguard rescue helicopters from St Athan and Newquay.
“A casualty was taken to hospital by helicopter, and two casualties were transferred to hospital via ambulance.”
Anyone with information should contact the force on 101, quoting 50240260109.