A child has died following a collision at a campsite in The Lizard, the police have revealed this evening.

Police and paramedics were called to a campsite in the Helston area following a report of a collision between a vehicle and a child at around 12:50pm this afternoon (12th).

The air ambulance also attended the incident. Tragically, the child was pronounced deceased at the scene.

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police added:

"Her next-of-kin have been informed and are being supported by specially-trained officers.

"Officers from the specialist Roads Policing Team are currently in attendance and conducting an examination of the scene."

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