Boy, 10, killed in coach crash back from Somerset zoo trip named by police – Bundlezy

Boy, 10, killed in coach crash back from Somerset zoo trip named by police

MINEHEAD, ENGLAND - JULY 18: A woman and two children look at floral tributes left outside Minehead Middle School on July 18, 2025 in Minehead, England. A child has been killed and 21 people injured in a coach crash carrying children back to the school from a trip to the zoo. On Thursday afternoon, the coach flipped onto its roof and slid down a bank on a remote road near Exmoor in Somerset. (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images)
A woman and two children look at floral tributes left outside Minehead Middle School on July 18, 2025 in Minehead, England.(Getty Images Europe)

The 10-year-old boy who died in a school bus crash in Somerset has been named by police.

Oliver Price, a pupil at Minehead Middle School, tragically died in the crash on Thursday afternoon while returning from a trip to Exmoor Zoo.

Two children and one adult are currently in hospital in Bristol and two adults are in hospital in Somerset, while a number of children were discharged over the weekend.

A major incident was declared and a significant emergency service response began.

Map shows where crash happened in Somerset.
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Despite their efforts, Oliver was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.

An Avon and Somerset family liaison officer will continue to keep the affected parents updated as the investigation progresses.

Chief Superintendent Mark Edgington said: ‘Our thoughts are first and foremost with Oliver’s family at what must be an unimaginably difficult time. We will continue to make sure they’re updated.

‘Our investigation is now well under way with officers working tirelessly to find out what caused it.

‘This work is likely to take some time and we’re asking for patience while these inquiries take place.’

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