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Child 'falls from coach' after rugby match in Norfolk Stamford child falls from coach after Norfolk rugby festival
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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 on Sunday, Norfolk police have said.
The incident happened at Tilney All Saints, near King's Lynn, at 15:45 BST.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 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. No other passengers were hurt.
Investigation Club offers support
Supt Dave Marshall said: "This is a serious incident which has left a nine-year-old boy fighting for his life.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. Neil Jolly, chairman of Stamford Rugby Club, said the coach had been returning from a festival it had supported for many years.
Officers are keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident. They have been urged to call police on 101. "The parents and other youngsters were transferred to another coach but it was a sombre homecoming later in the evening.
"The club is available to offer support but we do not want to pester anyone.
"We will do anything we can. Everyone knows everyone else in the mini-rugby structure. It is a close-knit community.
"Stamford is a small town and the rugby club is more than 100 years old. It has a well structured and well managed mini-rugby section.
"I am grateful to many other clubs and Stamford members for their emails and texts of support," Mr Jolly said.