BBC News, West of England
PA mediaA school student killed in a coach accident in the Samarset has been nominated as 10 -year -old Oliver Price.
The Avon and the Summerset Police on Monday confirmed that formal identification was made and their family was being supported by a specially trained officer.
Five people, including two children, live in the hospital after Thursday’s accident.
A major incident was declared when a coach was demolished after taking the students of the Minhead Middle School to the Somerset near Laddon Cross and below 20 feet (6 meters) slope.
CH Supta Mark Eddington of Avon and Summerset Police stated that the idea of the force was “the first and foremost with the family of Oliver who should be an unimaginably difficult time”.
He said, “Our investigation is now going well that to find out what is the reason for working with the authorities,” It is “likely to take some time”.
It is understood that he is still in a stable position in the hospital, the force said.
Authorities have “working closely” with other agencies and schools to ensure that there was support for anyone affected by the news.
“We are all very grateful to support that have been obtained locally. It clearly shows how special and close the community is,” CH Supt Edgington said.
