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| Coach crash leaves 48 people hurt | Coach crash leaves 48 people hurt |
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| A coach carrying up to 50 people has crashed in icy conditions in Cornwall. | A coach carrying up to 50 people has crashed in icy conditions in Cornwall. |
| One person was seriously injured and 47 others were hurt when the coach rolled onto its side on a country road at Godolphin Bridge near Penzance. | One person was seriously injured and 47 others were hurt when the coach rolled onto its side on a country road at Godolphin Bridge near Penzance. |
| It is believed the group were on their way home from a trip to see Christmas lights in Mousehole when the coach slid on sheet ice as it came down a hill. | |
| Injured passengers were taken to Treliske Hospital after the crash which happened at about 2215 GMT on Tuesday. | |
| 'Serious injuries' | 'Serious injuries' |
| Devon and Cornwall Police said roads were "extremely icy" in the area, with the conditions a possible cause of the crash. | Devon and Cornwall Police said roads were "extremely icy" in the area, with the conditions a possible cause of the crash. |
| An RAF helicopter from Chivenor was sent to help take casualties to hospital in Truro because the roads were too treacherous, said police. | |
| Minor and side roads in the area are extremely icy and anyone travelling is asked to consider the need for their journey Devon and Cornwall Police | Minor and side roads in the area are extremely icy and anyone travelling is asked to consider the need for their journey Devon and Cornwall Police |
| Forecasters said the lowest temperatures in Cornwall on Tuesday night would have been as low as -1C (30F) but could have been lower in isolated spots. | Forecasters said the lowest temperatures in Cornwall on Tuesday night would have been as low as -1C (30F) but could have been lower in isolated spots. |
| Police, fire and ambulance staff were at the scene, about seven miles north-east of Penzance, and crash scene investigators are at work. | Police, fire and ambulance staff were at the scene, about seven miles north-east of Penzance, and crash scene investigators are at work. |
| Devon and Cornwall Police said: "There are reports of 48 casualties at the scene. | Devon and Cornwall Police said: "There are reports of 48 casualties at the scene. |
| "At least one person is believed to have suffered serious injuries. | "At least one person is believed to have suffered serious injuries. |
| "Minor and side roads in the area are extremely icy and anyone travelling is asked to consider the need for their journey." | "Minor and side roads in the area are extremely icy and anyone travelling is asked to consider the need for their journey." |
| A phone line - 0800 056 0154 - has been set up for concerned relatives. | A phone line - 0800 056 0154 - has been set up for concerned relatives. |
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