A couple, identified as Kayleigh and Chris Coll aged 38 and 45, were discovered deceased in a parked campervan near the New Forest Cider Festival. The Hampshire coroner’s office has confirmed their identities as residents of Blandford Forum in Dorset. The pair had been present at the festival to showcase their copper handcrafts business, Mystacoll’s Spirit, which attracted 3,000 attendees last year.
Following the tragic incident, event organizers expressed deep sorrow over the deaths. Hampshire Police reported that ambulance staff alerted them about the unexpected situation. Fond memories and condolences poured in on social media for the couple from friends and loved ones.
One individual shared on Facebook the heartbreaking news of the accident and emphasized the importance of supporting the couple’s children during this challenging time. Another friend mentioned that the couple leaves behind four children and described Kayleigh as a devoted and selfless mother.
Messages of love and remembrance flooded social media platforms, remembering the couple’s kindness and generosity. Hampshire Constabulary confirmed the couple’s passing and stated that their next of kin had been informed.
The New Forest Cider Festival also released a statement extending sympathy to the families of the deceased individuals. The festival clarified that the incident occurred in a private vehicle and was unrelated to the festival itself, with no suspicious circumstances reported. They assured full cooperation with the authorities’ investigations.
