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| Child 'falls from coach' after rugby match in Norfolk | Child 'falls from coach' after rugby match in Norfolk |
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| A nine-year-old boy has suffered "life-threatening injuries" after falling from a double-decker coach on the A47, Norfolk police have said. | A nine-year-old boy has suffered "life-threatening injuries" after falling from a double-decker coach on the A47, Norfolk police have said. |
| The incident happened at Tilney All Saints, near King's Lynn, at 15:45 BST. | |
| The boy was taken to the nearby Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Police have described his condition as "critical". | The boy was taken to the nearby Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Police have described his condition as "critical". |
| They said the coach's passengers were members of Stamford Rugby Club in Lincolnshire, and that the boy fell from a door at the back of the vehicle. | They said the coach's passengers were members of Stamford Rugby Club in Lincolnshire, and that the boy fell from a door at the back of the vehicle. |
| The coach was taking the children home after they had played in a rugby tournament in Holt in north Norfolk. | |
| The boy suffered injuries to his legs and head, the East of England Ambulance Service said. | The boy suffered injuries to his legs and head, the East of England Ambulance Service said. |
| Police confirmed there were 20 children and 10 adults on the 71-seater coach at the time of the incident. No other passengers were hurt. | Police confirmed there were 20 children and 10 adults on the 71-seater coach at the time of the incident. No other passengers were hurt. |
| Investigation | Investigation |
| Supt Dave Marshall said: "This is a serious incident which has left a nine-year-old boy fighting for his life. | |
| "The circumstances of how the boy came to fall from the coach will form part of our investigation, and it would be inappropriate to speculate further at this stage. | "The circumstances of how the boy came to fall from the coach will form part of our investigation, and it would be inappropriate to speculate further at this stage. |
| "The boy's parents, who were travelling with the teams, are being supported by specially trained officers." | "The boy's parents, who were travelling with the teams, are being supported by specially trained officers." |
| The A47 has been closed in the area and is expected to remain closed for some time, police said. | The A47 has been closed in the area and is expected to remain closed for some time, police said. |
| Officers are keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident. They have been urged to call police on 101. | Officers are keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident. They have been urged to call police on 101. |