The organiser of the
vintage rally where a five-year-old girl died has described the death
as "devastating" and a "freak accident".
The
youngster, who has not been named, died after being hit by a
slow-moving vehicle at the Lanlivery Steam Fair near Lostwithiel.The incident happened at about 11:40 BST on Saturday.
The girl was treated by paramedics before being flown to Derriford Hospital where she later died.
'Dreadful tragedy' Diane Williams, secretary of the show, said: "Words can't explain how we feel. It's just devastating, all of it. It was just a freak accident.
"We have everything in place for safety. The driver was doing everything correctly."
Devon and Cornwall Police said an investigation is being carried out and the Health and Safety Executive has been informed.
Sally Vincent, from Lanlivery Parish Council said: "The whole parish is just stunned.
"We're a very close community. The rally raises huge amounts of money for charity."
The family from Honiton, who had been running a stall at the event, agreed to the event continuing on Sunday as it was raising funds for the Cornwall Air Ambulance and Fleet, a charity which supplies emergency equipment.
A special service in the girl's memory has been led by local vicar Philip James Conway.
He said: "The family have been most gracious. They have been hit by the most dreadful tragedy.
"Their attitude to all those involved in this tragedy is one that is to be utterly commended."
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-19540689
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