Tobias Rice, 8, and his younger brother Finley Rice, 5, die following a multi-car crash on the A30 near Hayle in Cornwall during the half-term period. The crash occurs on 29 May at around 11am. Reports say the brothers sustain fatal injuries at the scene.
In addition to the children, two women are injured in the collision. A headteacher is also reported to have issued a tribute to the brothers, reflecting on their death following the incident. The available accounts focus on the victims’ ages and identities, the location and timing of the crash, and the fact that other people are hurt, without detailing the cause or any specific investigation outcomes.
Emergency response and official findings are not included in the provided excerpts, and the reasons for the crash are not stated. The story is primarily presented through tributes and accounts of the families’ and school community’s reaction to the deaths.
