Brothers killed in A30 Cornwall crash pictured as parents pay heartbreaking tribute

Brothers killed in A30 Cornwall crash pictured as parents pay heartbreaking tribute Tobias and Finley Rice, aged eight and five, were being taken to St Ives when they were both killed in a horror crash on the A30 Two young brothers who were both killed in a car crash on the A30 in Cornwall have been pictured alongside heartbreaking tributes from their family. The parents of Tobias and Finley Rice have said their all who knew the brothers have been left with a "hole in their hearts". The brothers were being taken to St Ives during half term at the time of the fatal collision. Tobias, eight, died at the scene. His five-year-old little brother Finley was taken to Bristol Children's Hospital where he sadly died of his injuries on Tuesday, June 2. The brothers were from Christchurch in Dorset and tributes have been shared by the boys' school, Cornwall Live reports. In a statement issued via police this morning, Tobias and Finley’s parents said: "Both boys were full of life and energy and enjoying life to the full, through their love of school and scouting. Tobias had just moved up to cubs and Finley was about to move onto beavers. "Their kindness and love and caring natures touched the hearts of everyone they met on their way through life. "Following this tragic loss, they have left behind two big sisters, grandparents, aunties, uncles, cousins and friends. Everyone that they met on the way now have a hole in their hearts. As their parents, we request continued privacy and respect at this time. "We would also like to take this opportunity to give thanks to all the emergency services and the NHS in the South West region, for all the help and support they have given to us at this time." Police continue to investigate the collision, which took place at around 11am on Friday, May 28. A local man in his 60s was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He was treated for minor injuries. Detective Inspector Andy Heath of Devon and Cornwall Police Serious Collisions Investigation Team said: “I thank those who have come forward to assist us following our appeals for witnesses. “We are continuing our investigation into the tragic deaths of Tobias and Finley, and anyone with information who has not contacted the police already should call 101, providing reference 50260136471. “Specially trained officers continue to support the family and further information will be released at the appropriate time.”