BBC Local News: North East Wales -- A woman dies after a road crash involving a car and a van in Denbighshire.
Reported by BBC Local News 5 days ago.
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Woman dies after car and van crash
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Minsterworth crash leaves two in hospital
This is Gloucestershire -- A WOMAN was freed from a car in Minsterworth by firefighters this morning. The woman was trapped with a man in a car involved in a crash at 6.45am on Main Road. Fire crews from Gloucester North and South fire stations attended the scene along with officers from Gloucestershire Police. The man had been freed from the car before firefighters arrived at the crash site while the woman had to be removed by the two fire crews. Both people were taken to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital by parademics from the South West Ambulance Service. The fire crews spent one hour dealing with the incident.
Reported by This is 5 days ago.
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Family of Exeter athlete who died in bike crash strive to keep her legacy alive
This is Exeter -- THE family of a young athlete who died from a cycle crash earlier this year have launched a swimming challenge in a bid to keep her sporting legacy alive. Rebecca Scott, known as Becky, of Clyst St Mary, near Exeter, was killed at the age of 24 in August when her bike hit the wall of a house in Branscombe. It is understood she lost control of her bike while travelling down a hill and her father Alan arrived on the scene just seconds after. Since Becky's death, a team has completed the 100k cycle ride she had been training for in her memory, as well as taking part in Exeter's Great West Run. Becky was a keen member of Exeter Triathlon Club so to complete the set, Mr Scott has announced details of the swimming challenge that he wants the community to take part in. He said: "Not everybody could cycle 100 miles and be in the cycle team or run 13.1 miles and be in the run team but Becky was very much about joining in and taking part and the Becky's Buddies Swim Team challenge is just that. "Her birthday was March 13 so the challenge is to swim the equivalent of the Channel between the New Year and her birthday. "There are no rules on how often you swim, how far or how fast you swim each time, it is about committing to doing it and encouraging others to do it too." The Channel Swimming Association recognise the channel as being about 21 miles and the distance can be shared among a group. Mr Scott added: "If seeing this inspires people to do something – then that is great. "If they want to let me know they can do so via the donation site but the great thing is I don't need to know about people doing this. "Focusing on something like this certainly helps me cope. I am immensely proud of my daughter and so the legacy we want her to leave behind is very important to us. We don't want her to be forgotten. "She was a wonderful girl and a lot of people would have been proud to have someone like that as a daughter. So if we can encourage more people to be like her then so much the better. "Swimming was definitely one of the favourites of all the sports she did. She was not the fastest but really enjoyed doing it. "If people see this and think it is a good idea to take part and get more involved in sport – we have achieved our aim, which is to make the world a better place by encouraging people to be happy and healthy and enjoy what they do. "It is the legacy we want Becky to have." Mr Scott said he has also been to Becky's old school to talk about how they get the children more involved in sport. But as the family still struggle to come to terms with the tragedy, Mr Scott said Christmas would be a difficult time. "Becky was always the one who got excited about Christmas," he said. "But her brother Matt has been digging around some old boxes and found some old things they made when they were younger to put on it. "And I know her work colleagues at Friends Life have Becky's Christmas tree up in the office and they have all taken a band or strip of paper to write a message on the tree." The two charities supported in memory of Becky are the neonatal unit at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital that cared for her as a baby and the Devon Air Ambulance that attended her crash and tried to save her life. If you would like to support Becky's charities visit uk.vir ginmoneygiving.com/Rebec caScott Mr Scott will add your name to the team members section if you let him know at Alan.D.Scott@Talk21.com with Swim Team in the subject.
Reported by This is 5 days ago.
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Boston man Neil Atkins dies in A612 car crash
This is Lincolnshire -- A man originally from Boston has died after a crash involving his car, a lorry carrying horses and another car on the A612 Nottingham Road near Brackenhurst College. Neil Atkins, 40, died at the scene of the crash at about 2.20pm yesterday. Mr Atkins was driving a Mini Cooper. Everyone else involved in the collision suffered minor injuries, as were the horses. The other car was a Ford Zetec. Police are appealing for anyone who saw the crash - or the vehicles beforehand - to contact them on 101.
Reported by This is 4 days ago.
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Victim of Soutwell crash named as Newark man Neil Atkins
This is Nottingham -- A 40-YEAR-OLD man who died in a crash in Southwell on Sunday has been named as Neil Atkins. Mr Atkins, 40, died in the accident which happened in Nottingham Road yesterday afternoon. Police were called to the scene at around 2.20pm. A silver Mini Cooper, a lorry carrying horses and a silver Ford Zetec had been involved in the collision near Brackenhurst College. Despite the efforts of paramedics the Mini driver, Mr Atkins, who lived in the Newark area but was originally from Boston, Lincolnshire, died at the scene. The occupants of the other vehicles sustained minor injuries. The horses being transported in the lorry were unharmed. Anyone who saw the collision or any of the vehicles prior to the crash, is asked to contact Notts Police on 101.
Reported by This is 4 days ago.
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Man, 73, arrested but later released after car flipped onto roof after two car crash near Ilfracombe
This is North Devon -- A 73-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving following a two car crash near Ilfracombe last night in which a vehicle ended up on its roof. Emergency services were called to the scene at Two Potts just outside Ilfracombe at around 5.30pm. Police said a red Peugeot 106, registered to an address in Barnstaple, ended up overturned on its roof after being in collision with a blue Peugeot 306, which is registered to an address in Ilfracombe. The driver of the overturned red Peugeot managed to free himself from the vehicle by the time police and ambulances arrived. He was treated at the scene by paramedics but was conscious and breathing. A Devon and Cornwall Police said the driver of the blue Peugeot, a 73-year-old man, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of drink-driving. He was taken into custody at Barnstaple Police Station where he was breathalysed. He blew under the legal limit and was released without charge. Police said no further action would be taken against the man. Highways crews were called to the scene of the crash to clear glass and debris from the road and recover the overturned car. The road was blocked for a short period of time while emergency services dealt with the incident.
Reported by This is 4 days ago.
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Two car crash blocks section of A39 at Abbotsham Cross near Bideford
This is North Devon -- A two car crash blocked a section of the A39 this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the crash at Abbotsham Cross at around 2.15pm. Fire crews from Bideford and Appledore used a hose reel jet to cool the car and ensure it was safe. It is understood nobody was seriously injured in the crash. Both vehicles were recovered and the incident was cleared by 4pm.
Reported by This is 3 days ago.
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Crash shuts two lanes of M32
This is Bristol --
TRAFFIC was delayed on the M32 yesterday morning after a crash that resulted in a person being trapped in their vehicle.
Firefighters were called to the scene at 7.53am after an incident in the outside lane resulted in two lanes being closed between junction 1 (Hambrook) and junction 2 (Eastville) until shortly after 10am.
Crews from Southmead, Temple, Speedwell and Kingswood attended to release the motorist using specialist cutting equipment. The driver's condition is not known.
Police and the Highways Agency also attended the scene. Reported by This is 16 hours ago.
TRAFFIC was delayed on the M32 yesterday morning after a crash that resulted in a person being trapped in their vehicle.
Firefighters were called to the scene at 7.53am after an incident in the outside lane resulted in two lanes being closed between junction 1 (Hambrook) and junction 2 (Eastville) until shortly after 10am.
Crews from Southmead, Temple, Speedwell and Kingswood attended to release the motorist using specialist cutting equipment. The driver's condition is not known.
Police and the Highways Agency also attended the scene. Reported by This is 16 hours ago.
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Crash on A30 at Launceston closes road
This is Plymouth -- A SERIOUS crash has caused a road closure near Plymouth. The A30 near to Two Bridges, Launceston was shut shortly after 8am this morning. It comes after a car left the road and collided with trees. The driver has sustained serious injuries. A spokesman for Devon and Cornwall police said: "It is thought that the road may be closed for some time and drivers are urged to avoid the area if at all possible."
Reported by This is 16 hours ago.
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Driver walks away unscathed from this spectacular car crash in Exeter
This is Exeter -- Police are investigating this spectacular car crash in Exeter. The vehicle came to rest on its side in Longbrook Street. Police tweeted this dramatic picture which shows the extent of the collision. The driver walked away unscathed following the collision during heavy hailstorms at around 9am on Friday.
Reported by This is 15 hours ago.
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Helicopter Crash Lawsuit Against Elle Macpherson's Husband Dropped
A lawsuit filed against Elle Macpherson's husband Jeffrey Soffer over a helicopter crash which killed his friend has been dropped.Soffer survived the...
Reported by ContactMusic 14 hours ago.
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Crash cyclist died of chest and neck injuries, inquest hears
This is Leicestershire -- A cyclist who died in a road accident on Christmas Eve suffered fatal chest and neck injuries, an inquest has heard. The hearing in Loughborough today was told that Simon Charles Martin, 72, of Main Street, Meriden, near Coventry, died at the scene of the collision on the A444 in Fenny Drayton. The crash, which involved Mr Martin's bicycle and a grey Kia Venga, happened at midday at the junction with Atterton Road. The inquest was adjourned until April 3.
Reported by This is 11 hours ago.
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Crash closes A35 Upton Bypass in Poole
This is Dorset -- A CRASH is causing delays on the A35 Upton Bypass in Poole. The road is closed westbound at the Upton junction after two cars collided. Motorists should expect delays for some time while recovery work is carried out.
Reported by This is 10 hours ago.
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Woman, 67, second to die after crash
BBC Local News: Hampshire -- A second person dies from their injuries following a two-car crash on the Isle of Wight.
Reported by BBC Local News 11 hours ago.
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Child hurt in three-vehicle Channels Lodge Chelmsford crash
This is Essex -- A young child was hurt in a three-vehicle crash in Chelmsford this morning. A Ford KA, VW and Fiat 500 collided in Essex Regiment Way close to Channels Golf Club shortly before 10.25am leaving a child with abdominal pain. Another passenger was taken to hospital with chest pains. The child was treated by a paramedic at the scene and the road was re-opened 30 minutes later. Police are investigating the circumstances.
Reported by This is 8 hours ago.
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Teignmouth man dies in A30 car crash
This is South Devon -- A Teignbridge man has died in a car crash in Launceston, Cornwall. The 59 year old from Teignmouth, was in the single car collision on the A30 at Two Bridges just after 8am this morning. His car, a white Jaguar XK, left the road and collided with trees. The road was closed for several hours while police attended the scene. Police said the driver sustained serious injuries and reported he later died. His next of kin have been informed. Police are appealing for witnesses to get back in touch, in particular, a woman who contacted police. A police spokesman said: "We are looking to speak to a woman who stopped at the services in Plusha. She was driving a people carrier and contacted us. We are asking that she gets back in touch, purely as a possible witness".
Reported by This is 8 hours ago.
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Dramatic car crash caught on camera in Taiwan
Dashcam footage shows a dramatic crash at a junction in Taiwan
Reported by Telegraph.co.uk 8 hours ago.
Reported by Telegraph.co.uk 8 hours ago.
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'Serious' three-vehicle road crash in Strabane
Police have been called to a serious three-vehicle road crash in Strabane.
Reported by Belfast Telegraph 8 hours ago.
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Double crash causes rush hour chaos
This is South Devon -- Emergency services were dealing with a double crash on the A380 towards Newton Abbot on Friday night.The incident was reported at 5.30pm with one vehicle landing on its roof and another ending up in a tree at Ideford Dip.
A second incident then occurred, leaving three walking wounded.
Police, fire and paramedics all attended the scene.
No-one was thought to be seriously hurt in the incidents, which caused major tailbacks for drivers. Reported by This is 8 hours ago.
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No drugs or alcohol found in Paul Walker crash
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - No drugs or alcohol were found in the bodies of "Fast & Furious" actor Paul Walker and his friend Roger Rodas after the fiery car crash that killed them in November, a coroner's report released on Friday said.
Reported by Reuters 7 hours ago.
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