A ‘SERVICE of reflection’ was being held in Minehead on Sunday afternoon (July 20) for anybody affected by last week’s fatal school coach crash.

The Vicar of Alcombe, the Rev Kenneth Cross, said: “I have been deeply moved by how much mutual support and connection there has been over the last few days, which reflect the mystery of divine love present in the midst of our greatest anguishes.”

Mr Cross said his service would take place in Wellington Square at 4.30 pm together with ecumenical colleagues the Revs Michelle and Philip Butcher, Vicars of Minehead.

People are being invited by Christians Together in Minehead to attend the town's Wellington Square for a 'service of reflection'.
People are being invited by Christians Together in Minehead to attend the town's Wellington Square for a 'service of reflection'. ( )

He said the ‘service of prayer and reflection’ was being organised ‘in the aftermath of the terrible events of Thursday’.

Mr Cross said: “This service is open to anybody who has been affected by the tragedy, although I know there are also some similar events being organised in some of our local churches across the area.

“Whether you decide to come or not, please do hold this service in your prayers.

“Blessings to all.”

Mr Cross is also associate vicar of Timberscombe, close to the scene of the tragedy where a coach carrying Minehead Middle School pupils plunged off the A396 Cutcombe Hill killing one pupil, critically injuring two others, and leaving another 19 people hospitalised.

Avon and Somerset Police have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash.

As an associate vicar, Mr Cross also cares for the communities of Dunster and Wootton Courtenay, which are part of the Exmoor Deanery in the Diocese of Bath and Wells.