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The owners of a six-acre award glamping and outdoor events farm where a child of two was killed on Friday say they are “absolutely heartbroken”.

Isabella Tucker of Ronald Street, London, was struck by a vehicle at the Cambridgeshire holiday park but died later in hospital.

Isabella was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital at King’s Lynn after the incident at about 6.45pm on Friday, August 25, at Horsley Hale Farm, Horsley Hale near Littleport where she died of her injuries.

Isabella Tucker, of Ronald Street, London, was taken to hospital by ambulance after the incident at about 6.45pm on Friday, August 25, at Horsley Hale Farm, Horsley Hale.

Isabella Tucker, of Ronald Street, London, was taken to hospital by ambulance after the incident at about 6.45pm on Friday, August 25, at Horsley Hale Farm, Horsley Hale. She later died.

Stuart and Steph Hatton and Ro Asplin bought the farm in January 2017 as a venue from which to offer events, glamping breaks and outdoor educational programs for schools and other youth organisations.

They describe Horsley Hale Farm as an ‘oasis in the Fens”’ but today were coming to terms with Friday’s tragedy.

“We are absolutely heartbroken at the loss of Isabella Tucker who tragically died after an incident at Horsley Hale Farm on Friday 25th August,” they said in a statement issued to their farm’s Facebook page.

Isabella Tucker of Ronald Street, London, was struck by a vehicle at the Horsley Hale farm near Littleport holiday park but died later in hospital. A woman driver has been arrested.

Picture supplied by Bav Media The picture dated August 30 shows Horsley Hale Farm holiday park in Littleport,

“Isabella and her family are in all our thoughts and prayers at this time, and we offer our deepest condolences to all who knew her.

“We would like to pay special tribute to the team of staff working that evening who could not have done more to deal with what was a terribly difficult situation.”

Picture supplied by Bav Media.
The picture dated August 30 shows a sign outside Horsley Hale Farm holiday park in Littleport, Cambridgeshire where two-year-old Isabella Tucker died after she was struck by a vehicle.

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The statement added: “We would also like to thank those medically trained guests staying with us who administered emergency first aid, allowing the Horsley Hale Farm team to look after family members, other guests and effectively get the emergency services on site as soon as possible.

“In partnership with guests staying with us at the time, we have set up a fund to buy and plant a tree in Isabella’s memory.”

In a tribute to her daughter, Vaida Sprainyte said: “A beautiful daughter and little sister. It’s so easy to love you. Loved you from first sight and will love you forever”.

Isabella Tucker of Ronald Street, London, was struck by a vehicle at the Horsley Hale farm near Littleport holiday park but died later in hospital. A woman driver has been arrested.

Picture supplied by Bav Media  The picture dated August 30 shows Horsley Hale Farm holiday park in Littleport, Cambridgeshire where two-year-old Isabella Tucker died after she was struck by a vehicle.
A 42-year-old woman from the Leeds area was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving and has been bailed to return to Thorpe Wood Police Station in Peterborough on 24 November.

Anyone who was at the holiday park and may have witnessed the collision, is urged to visit www.cambs.police.uk/report quoting incident 35/NT/16816/23. Alternatively call 101.

ABOUT HORSLEY HALE FAME

Stuart and Steph Hatton and Ro Asplin bought the farm in January 2017 as a venue from which to offer events, glamping breaks and outdoor educational programs for schools and other youth organisations.

It remains a small, family business.

 

Isabella Tucker of Ronald Street, London, was struck by a vehicle at the Horsley Hale farm near Littleport holiday park but died later in hospital. A woman driver has been arrested.

Picture supplied by Bav Media The picture dated August 30 shows Horsley Hale Farm holiday park in Littleport, Cambridgeshire where two-year-old Isabella Tucker died after she was struck by a vehicle.
They keep alpacas and chickens, and their lake is well stocked with a variety of fish including common, mirror, crucian & koi carp, Tench and chub.

 

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