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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 passengers had been on a trip to see the Christmas lights in the hamlet of Mousehole. It is believed the passengers had been on a trip to see the Christmas lights in the village of Mousehole.
Some injured passengers were taken to Treliske Hospital in Truro after the crash which happened just before 2215 GMT on Tuesday, police said.Some injured passengers were taken to Treliske Hospital in Truro after the crash which happened just before 2215 GMT on Tuesday, police said.
'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.
A police spokesperson said: "There are reports of 48 casualties at the scene. "Officers are not ruling out the fact that might be a contributory factor," said a police spokesman.
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
An RAF helicopter from Chivenor was sent to help take casualties to hospital because the roads were too treacherous, said 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.
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.
"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."
An RAF helicopter from Chivenor was sent to help take casualties to hospital because the roads were too treacherous, said police.
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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