On 17 July, a coach carrying pupils and staff from Minehead Middle School crashed on Cutcombe Hill, resulting in the death of 10-year-old Oliver Price from head injuries. The bus, which was returning from Exmoor Zoo with around 60 to 70 occupants, left the A396, overturned, and slid down a 20ft slope. As a result of the accident, several individuals were injured; two children and three adults remained hospitalized while many others were discharged shortly after the incident. An off-duty firefighter helped to rescue trapped passengers immediately after the crash.
The tragedy unfolded on 17 July when a coach carrying around 60 to 70 pupils and staff from Minehead Middle School crashed while returning from Exmoor Zoo.
Oliver Price, a 10-year-old boy, was identified as the victim who died from head injuries sustained during the accident on Cutcombe Hill.
Witnesses reported that the coach left the A396 road, overturned, and slid down a 20ft slope, leading to multiple injuries among the children and adults.
An off-duty firefighter arrived at the scene quickly and commenced the rescue of trapped passengers, while some injured children were discharged from the hospital.
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