**One-Year-Old Girl Tragically Dies in Gwynedd Caravan Park Incident: Inquest Opened and Investigation Underway**
A community in north-west Wales has been left in mourning following the tragic death of a one-year-old girl at a popular caravan park earlier this week. The toddler, now named as Mabel Elizabeth Baldini, lost her life after a collision with a vehicle at the Bryn Gloch caravan and camp site in Betws Garmon, Gwynedd, on Monday, 28 April.
Emergency services rushed to the scene after North Wales Police received reports of a serious incident involving a child and a vehicle at approximately 10:20am. Paramedics provided urgent care at the scene before airlifting Mabel to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool. Despite the swift medical response, the young girl sadly succumbed to her injuries later that day.
Senior coroner for North West Wales, Kate Robertson, officially opened an inquest into Mabel’s death at Caernarfon on Friday, 2 May. During the brief hearing, Ms Robertson confirmed the provisional cause of death as a “severe head injury”, reflecting the devastating consequences of the collision. Noting the “unnatural nature” of the incident, she formally adjourned the inquest to allow for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
Mabel was born in Crewe on 28 December 2023, and her loss has deeply affected her family and the wider community. At the inquest’s opening, the coroner extended her heartfelt condolences to Mabel’s relatives and friends during this extremely difficult time.
North Wales Police continue to investigate the cause of the collision. Sergeant Simon Hughes from the Roads Crime Unit reiterated the police’s ongoing commitment to supporting the bereaved family, stating, “Our profound sympathies remain with the girl’s family at this extremely difficult time. They will now be supported by a specially-trained Family Liaison Officer.” He also thanked everyone at the caravan site who had assisted investigators and first responders, acknowledging the emotional impact on staff, other holidaymakers, and all involved.
While details surrounding the precise circumstances of the accident are still emerging, the incident highlights the importance of safety at leisure facilities such as caravan parks that are often frequented by young children and families. There has been no indication from police regarding whether any arrests have been made or whether charges will follow, with the focus at this stage on establishing a clear understanding of how the tragic events unfolded.
The incident has sent shockwaves throughout the local area and across wider Wales, with an outpouring of messages of support and grief expressed by local residents and community leaders. Many have taken to social media to share tributes to Mabel, offering condolences and sympathy for a life cut heartbreakingly short. The accident serves as a sobering reminder of how quickly everyday life can be upended by unexpected tragedy.
With the inquest now adjourned pending further investigations, the community awaits more answers while supporting the family through unimaginable loss. Police have appealed for any witnesses or anyone with information relevant to the incident to come forward as the inquiry continues.
This devastating incident will undoubtedly prompt further scrutiny of safety protocols at caravan parks across Wales and beyond, especially as families begin to arrive at leisure sites in greater numbers during the spring and summer months.
For now, the thoughts of many are with the family of Mabel Elizabeth Baldini, as they come to terms with an unthinkable loss and as authorities work to ensure that the circumstances are fully understood. The hope is that lessons can be learned to help prevent tragedies such as this in the future.