Steam Fair Death: Girl Named
A five-year-old girl from Devon has died after being hit by a slow moving vehicle in a field at the Lanlivery Steam Fair in Cornwall.
Girl, 5, dies at Cornwall's Lanlivery Steam Fair
A five-year-old girl from Devon has died after being hit by a slow moving vehicle in a field at the Lanlivery Steam Fair in Cornwall.
The child was treated by Paramedics at the scene yesterday morning [Saturday]. She was flown to Derriford hospital where she later died.
The girl was with her foster parents who live in Devon, her details are not being released at this time until interested parties are all aware.
The show is due to last for two days including 9th September, with the families agreement the show will continue as planned.
An investigation into the incident is taking place.
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