> At a Glance
> – Kayleigh and Christopher Coll died from carbon-monoxide poisoning in their campervan during England’s New Forest Cider Festival
> – A gas heater found inside the vehicle is suspected as the source
> – The pair leave behind four children; funeral costs have topped $30,000 in donations
> – Why it matters: A routine festival stay turned fatal, highlighting silent RV dangers
A Hampshire cider festival ended in tragedy for Kayleigh Coll, 38, and Christopher Coll, 45, after the couple was discovered lifeless in their campervan, investigators revealed Monday.
The Discovery
Emergency crews were called to Pound Lane shortly after 12 p.m. on Oct. 12, 2025. Paramedics pronounced both dead at the scene; police initially treated the deaths as “unexplained but not suspicious.”
A subsequent post-mortem and scene examination pointed to carbon-monoxide poisoning.
Court Findings
At Winchester’s Coroner’s Court on Jan. 5, officials confirmed the toxic-gas finding and noted that a portable gas heater had been inside the caravan.
Steve Mood, Coroners Court Officer, told News Of Los Angeles:
> “This case was opened yesterday by the coroner and further investigations are now required before a full [investigation] takes place.”
A final hearing is set for July 22.
Family Aftermath
The Colls’ four children-Shyla, Alex, Kaizer and Emily-now face life without both parents.
A GoFundMe organizer, Laura Fox, wrote:
> “The impact of their deaths has hit everyone around them extremely hard … funeral costs on both families are huge, alongside trying to figure out arrangements for the children.”
Donors have contributed more than $30,000 toward the $35,000 goal.
The family stated:
> “Chris and Kayleigh were much-loved by everyone who knew them. Our priority now is to protect and support their children.”
Key Takeaways
- Carbon-monoxide poisoning claimed the couple after a festival outing
- A gas heater is the suspected source; official cause confirmed by coroner
- Four children survive; online fund covers funeral and care costs
- Full inquest scheduled for summer as investigations continue
The fatal incident underscores the hidden risks of enclosed-space heating during weekend events.
