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The Sun
5 days ago
- The Sun
Boy, 10, killed in coach crash on way back from school trip to zoo found still strapped in seat by belt, inquest told
A BOY killed in a coach crash on the way back from a school trip to the zoo was found still strapped in his seat by his belt, an inquest heard. Oliver Price, ten, was killed when the vehicle left the road in Minehead, Somerset, overturned and slid down a 20ft slope. 2 Police said two other children and three adults remain in hospital following the horror earlier this month. An inquest opening into Oliver's death today heard how he suffered a fatal head injury. Vanessa McKinlay, the assistant coroner for Somerset, said: "Oliver's death was confirmed at 5pm on July 17 by the attending paramedic at the A396 at Timberscombe, near Minehead. "The brief circumstances of the death are that Oliver was a student of Minehead Middle School who was being taken back to Minehead by coach with a number of other children and staff having been on a trip to Exmoor Zoo. "The coach came off the A396 road at Timberscombe into a steep wooded area. "Oliver was found seated in the coach with his seat belt on. His death was confirmed by the attending paramedic. "Oliver's provisional cause of death is head injury pending results of laboratory investigations." The inquest was adjourned ahead of a full hearing on January 14. Witnesses will include adult passengers, the coach driver, and specialist collision investigators and vehicle examiners. Ms McKinlay said: "The likely scope of the inquest will be the events of the day prior to the coach leaving the road, the circumstances in which the coach left the road and Oliver's medical cause of death. "I would like to close by offering my condolences to Oliver's family." Up to 70 pupils and staff from Minehead Middle School were returning from a trip to Exmoor Zoo when the crash unfolded. A hero off-duty firefighter travelling behind the coach rushed over to free passengers immediately after the horror. The vehicle is now subject to a detailed examination by experts. Chief Superintendent Mark Edgington said: 'Our thoughts are first and foremost with Oliver's family at what must be an unimaginably difficult time. We will continue to make sure they're updated. 'Our investigation is now well underway with officers working tirelessly to find out what caused it. This work is likely to take some time and we're asking for patience while these enquiries take place. 'Over the last few days we have been working closely with our partner agencies and the school to ensure support is in place for anyone who might need it. 'We are extremely grateful for all the support that's been received locally. This clearly shows how special and close-knit this community is. 'I would like to also thank all the emergency services and voluntary groups who responded for their support as well as everyone in our hospitals who continue to help those who were injured.' Minehead Middle School's website stated that pupils in that year group (aged nine to 10) were due to visit the zoo as part of the school's "Enrichment Week" activities. Ridlers Coaches director Peter Prior-Sankey said previously: "Everyone at Ridlers is truly devastated by yesterday's tragic incident and our thoughts and prayers remain with the pupils, their families, and the school. "Our thanks go to the incredible emergency service teams for their response, and to those across our local hospitals and community who have done so much for those impacted over the last 24 hours. "I can confirm that the driver is himself in a stable condition in hospital, but with a number of injuries. We are in contact with his wife and family, and have offered ongoing support." He added that staff at the company are being supported and he and his team are liaising with Somerset Council. 2
CTV News
04-06-2025
- General
- CTV News
Police, Ministry of Labour investigate death of Sudbury teen
Police in Greater Sudbury and the Ontario Ministry of Labour have confirmed they are investigating the death of 19-year-old Rocco Renaud. Police in Greater Sudbury and the Ontario Ministry of Labour have confirmed they are investigating the death of 19-year-old Rocco Renaud. Renaud was killed at a job site in Lively on May 23. Police responded around 8 p.m. to an address in the community. 'The individual was located unconscious and with no vital signs,' police spokesperson Kaitlyn Dunn said in an email. 'He was transported to hospital by Paramedic Services, where he was unfortunately pronounced deceased.' While the time of death has not yet been confirmed, Dunn said police are investigating. 'Detectives from the Major Crime Section are working in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour and the Coroner's Office,' she said. Fatal injuries The Ministry of Labour confirmed that Renaud died at a workplace at a residence in Lively. 'It was reported that a worker was fatally injured while performing maintenance work,' the ministry said in an email. 'The ministry extends its sincere condolences to the family and colleagues of the worker. Following the notification, ministry inspectors attended the scene to investigate. As the investigation is ongoing, no further details are available at this time.' His obituary said he was 'a bright light in the lives of all who knew him. 'A young man whose passion, kindness and adventurous spirit brought joy to everyone around him,' the obituary said. 'An avid sportsman, Rocco found his greatest happiness on the ice, the fairways, the slopes and in the great outdoors. His love for hockey was unmatched — whether he was skating across the rink with determination or cheering for his favourite team, his enthusiasm was contagious.' 'Rest easy, Rocco. You will forever be in our hearts.'
BreakingNews.ie
02-06-2025
- General
- BreakingNews.ie
Man (54) dies in Co Derry crash
A man has died in a road crash in Co Derry. Tony Wright, 54, sustained fatal injuries in the single-vehicle collision involving a van he was driving in Magherafelt. Advertisement The incident happened at around 12:10pm on Sunday on the Grange Road. Mr Wright, who was from the Magherafelt area, was taken to hospital where he later died. The PSNI has appealed to witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage from the area at the time to come forward.
BBC News
28-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Wife begged husband 'don't let me die' after Wirral crash
A woman fatally injured by a careless driver begged her husband "please don't let me die" while laying injured in the wreckage of a crash, a court has heard. Christine Jones, 68, was a minute away from her home in Thornton Hough, Wirral when the vehicle she was a passenger in was struck by a Peugeot 3008 car driven by 62-year-old Ian Ashworth. She had been visiting her mother in hospital before the collision at 21:05 BST on 14 August 2023. Ashworth, of New Heyes in Neston, was given a 12-month prison sentence, suspended for 18 months, after admitting causing death and serious injury by careless driving at Liverpool Crown Court. Her mother's partner Bryn Jones, 81, who had been driving Ms Jones home from the hospital, was also severely injured in the collisionMrs Jones' husband of 50 years, Alan Jones, rushed to the scene on Thornton Common Road after his wife managed to her phone out of her bag and call him despite her injuries, the court heard. In a statement read at Ashworth's sentencing hearing, Mr Jones said: "I kissed her, promising her she would be ok. She said she was in so much pain."She said, 'please don't let me die'. I remained with her kissing her face and holding hands." Mrs Jones, a great-grandmother, died in hospital from her injuries three days later. Her husband told the court they had met on a school bus when she was 13 and had been saving money for their 50th wedding anniversary celebrations, due two months after the he said the money had to be used for her funeral instead."I visit her grave everyday as I don't want her to be alone", he said. "She was so afraid that evening and even managed to get her phone out of her bag to call me, desperate to see me. "How she managed to do that with those injuries she sustained I'll never know."Ashworth a former Royal Navy engineer, had been driving his Ford Fiesta and crossed into the oncoming carriageway near the Seven Stars pub. Eric Lamb, prosecuting, said neither driver had any recollection of the collision but a forensic expert concluded Ashworth's car "must have intruded into the south west lane". There was "no evidence of loss of control", said Mr suffered a ruptured spleen, which was removed, and fractured vertebrae and ribs. When interviewed by police, he expressed remorse and asked for his apologies to be passed Jones suffered fractures to his upper arm, collar bone, ribs and extensive bruising and was in hospital for more than two weeks. 'Truly tragic' Darren Finnegan, defending, said that Ashworth must have experienced "a momentary lapse of concentration". Mr Finnegan said his client was in hospital for 17 days and now walks with a stick."He has been described as a shadow of his former self," he said. Judge Robert Trevor-Jones said: "This is a truly tragic case. A life has been lost and another gravely affected."He said there was no suggestion that speed was a factor when Ashworth's car crossed into the oncoming lane. Ashworth was also ordered to complete 10 days of rehabilitation activities and banned him from driving for two years, with a requirement to take an extended re-test before getting back behind the wheel. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
