Boy, 10, killed in coach crash named

The coach was returning to a middle school after a trip to the zoo

A schoolboy killed in a coach crash in Somerset has been named as 10-year-old Oliver Price.

Avon and Somerset Police confirmed on Monday that formal identification had been carried out and his family were being supported by a specially trained officer.

Five people, including two children, remain in hospital following Thursday's accident.

A major incident was declared after a coach carrying Minehead Middle School pupils left the road near Wheddon Cross in Somerset and slid down a 20ft (6m) slope.

Ch Supt Mark Edgington, from Avon and Somerset Police, said the force's thoughts were "first and foremost with Oliver's family at what must be an unimaginably difficult time".

"Our investigation is now well under way with officers working tirelessly to find out what caused it," he added, explaining that this was "likely to take some time".

Dozens of floral tributes have been placed outside Minehead Middle School

The force said officers have been working closely with other agencies and the school to make sure support was in place for anyone affected by the news.

"We are extremely grateful for all the support that's been received locally. This clearly shows how special and close-knit this community is," Ch Supt Edgington added.

The coach was carrying up to 70 people when it overturned between Wheddon Cross and Timberscombe at about 15:15 BST on 17 July. An off-duty firefighter who was travelling behind the vehicle was able to start freeing passengers immediately.

A huge emergency services presence then descended on the area, including a number of air ambulances to transport those most seriously injured.

In total, 21 people were taken to hospital, with a number of children being discharged over the weekend, police said.