Second little boy dies days after crash that killed eight-year-old in Cornwall: Man in his 60s is arrested

By OLIVIA CHRISTIE, NEWS REPORTER Published: 18:50, 2 June 2026 | Updated: 18:50, 2 June 2026 A five-year-old boy has died days after a multiple vehicle crash that also claimed the life of an eight-year-old child.  Emergency services raced to the scene on the A30 in Cornwall shortly before 11am on Friday. An eight-year-old boy died at the scene and a five-year-old boy was taken to Bristol Children's Hospital in a critical condition. In an update today, Devon and Cornwall Police said he has since tragically passed away.  A woman in her 70s is also being treated in hospital after suffering serious injuries. Another woman, in her 40s, was treated for injuries in hospital but has since been discharged. The two women and the two children were travelling in the same car. Their relatives are being supported by specially trained officers. A man in his 60s was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He was treated for minor injuries. A five-year-old boy has died days after a multiple vehicle crash that also claimed the life of an eight-year-old child (file photo of the A30) The man has been released under investigation while the inquiries continue. Police are appealing for witnesses and those with dash-cam footage from the area at the time of the crash to come forward. Detective Inspector Andy Heath of Devon and Cornwall Police Serious Collisions Investigation Team said: 'I am saddened to confirm that a second boy has passed away following Friday's collision on the A30. 'It is important that the family are given the privacy needed at this difficult time and my thoughts remain with them and others affected by this tragic incident. 'Investigators continue to support the relatives while we secure the evidence required in this case. 'I would like to thank those who have responded to our witness appeals this week and ask that any witness who has not yet contacted us or anyone with relevant dash-cam to please call 101 or make contact via our website quoting 50260136471.' Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.