Second child dies after multi-vehicle crash on A30 in Cornwall
A five year old boy was taken to Bristol Children's Hospital with serious injuries after the collision but died earlier today (June 2)
Last updated 2nd Jun 2026
A second child has died after a crash involving multiple vehicles on the A30 near Hayle.
Officers were called shortly before 11am on Friday 29 May following a collision on the westbound carriageway of the A30 near Connor Downs.
An eight-year-old boy died at the scene and police have now confirmed a five-year-old boy who was taken to Bristol Children's hospital with serious injures died in hospital today (June 2).
A woman in her 70s is being treated in Derriford Hospital having suffered serious injuries and a woman in her 40s was treated for injuries at Derriford hospital and has since been discharged.
Police have said the two women and two children were travelling in the same car and their relatives are being supported by specially trained officers.
A local man in his 60s was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He was treated for minor injuries.
He has been released under investigation.
Detective Inspector Andy Heath of Devon and Cornwall Police Serious Collisions Investigation Team said: “I am saddened to confirm that a second boy has passed away following Friday’s collision on the A30.
“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.
“I would like to thank those who have responded to our witness appeals this week and ask that any witness who has not yet contacted us or anyone with relevant dash-cam to please call 101 or make contact via our website quoting 50260136471.”