Teenage boy dies at popular Center Parcs after falling from his skateboard

A teenager has been killed after falling from his skateboard at a Center Parcs.

The tragedy happened at the popular holiday destination at Woburn Forest, Bedford, on Thursday, October 26. An air ambulance was scrambled and took the boy to Bedford Hospital South Wing, but he died a short time later.

A Center Parcs spokesman said: "It is with great sadness that we confirm, following an incident at Center Parcs Woburn Forest, a guest tragically passed away last week. This is a distressing time and our thoughts are with their family and friends. At this time we are also supporting colleagues who assisted the emergency services and express our gratitude to both."

A spokesman for the East of England Ambulance Service confirmed they were called following reports the youngster had fallen from his skateboard at the popluar park - the newest Center Parc opened in the UK.

They added: "We were called at 3.54pm on Thursday 26th October to Center Parcs Woburn Forest with reports that a teenage boy had fallen from his skateboard. An ambulance, ambulance officer vehicle and a response car from the Magpas Air Ambulance were sent to the scene. The boy was transported to Bedford Hospital South Wing for treatment.”

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In September, grandmother Penny Bulpitt was hit by a car at the same site and rushed to hospital but later died. She was a supervisor and believed to have been in the parking area when the accident happened. Cars are not allowed on roads in the resort except for going to and from accommodation car parks on Mondays and Fridays.

A spokesman said at the time: "We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of one of our team at Woburn Forest, our thoughts are with her family, friends and her colleagues at this time. We are in contact with her family, and we are offering support to them and any of our colleagues at Woburn Forest who have been affected. Center Parcs is working closely with all the relevant authorities following this incident."