10-year-old boy who died in a coach crash while returning from a school trip to a zoo died from head injuries, the opening of his inquest has heard, writes Rod Minchin of PA.
Oliver Price died when the vehicle left the A396 at Cutcombe Hill near Minehead, Somerset, and slid down a 20ft slope last Thursday.
Further information:
The coach was transporting students and educators from Minehead Middle School, who had concluded a visit to Exmoor Zoo and were making their way back.
The collision transpired between Wheddon Cross and Timberscombe around 3:15 pm on July 17th.
The large bus departed the roadway, flipped, and settled approximately 20 feet below a steep incline.
A firefighter on leave was immediately able to initiate rescue operations for the passengers.
During a preliminary session at the Somerset Coroner’s Court in Wells Town Hall, it was stated that Oliver suffered fatal injuries to his head.
