Center Parcs tragedy as teen boy dies in 'distressing' incident after falling off skateboard

A teenage boy has died after falling from his skateboard at a Center Parcs resort last week

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Georgina Cutler

By Georgina Cutler


Published: 03/11/2023

- 17:43

Updated: 03/11/2023

- 19:24

The teenager was rushed to hospital in an air ambulance but died shortly after

A teenage boy has died after falling from his skateboard at a Center Parcs resort last week.

The "distressing" incident took place at the Woburn Forest holiday resort in Bedfordshire last Thursday.


A Center Parcs spokesperson told GB News: "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."

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The 'distressing' incident took place at the Woburn Forest holiday resort in Bedfordshire last Thursday

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The East of England Ambulance Service said the teenager died after falling off his skateboard.

He was rushed to Bedford Hospital South Wing in an air ambulance but died shortly after.

A spokesperson said: "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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He was rushed to Bedford Hospital South Wing in an air ambulance but died shortly after

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In September - at the same Center Parcs - a woman died in a "tragic accident" after being hit by a car at the company's site.

Grandmother Penny Bulpitt, who was in her 60s, was fatally injured following the incident.

Her heartbroken loved ones described her as the "backbone of our family" and a "fantastic mum and grandmother".