Teenage boy dies at Center Parcs after 'falling from skateboard'

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A teenage boy has died at Center Parcs after falling from his skateboard.The 15-year-old passed away after the tragic incident happened at the Woburn Forest resort in Bedford on Thursday.An air ambulance rushed to the scene and took the boy to Bedford Hospital South Wing, but he died a short time later.A Center Parcs spokesman told the Mirror: "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 popular park - the most recent Center Parc opened in the UK.

They added: "We were called at 3.54pm on Thursday October 26 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.”Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to