This is Hull and East Riding -- THREE people from Hull killed in a horror crash near Wetwang have been named by the police. Iwona Bartczak, 40, was driving a Ford Focus when it crashed with a Citroen Relay van, heading in the opposite direction. Her 18-year-old son, Konrad, who was sitting next to her in the car, and Rysard Orlowski, 47, who was in the back seat, also both died in the crash. They were among five people in the car on their way to work in a bacon factory in Malton. A North Yorkshire Police spokeswoman said investigations are still ongoing into the crash. She said: "The crash happened at around 5.40am on Wednesday, November 27 on the B1248 between Wetwang and Wharram le Street, when a black Ford Focus collided with a white Citroen van. "The three people were pronounced dead at the scene of the collision." Paying tribute to Iwona, one woman, who asked only to be identified as Emily and worked alongside her in the packing department of the bacon factory, said: "She was just a really nice, really friendly person. This is so sad." Police admit there could easily have been a fourth fatality, had it not been for a courageous motorist, who pulled a man from the burning Focus. The 30-year-old still remains in Hull Royal Infirmary, where he is recovering from leg injuries. Traffic Sergeant Andy Fraser, who is leading the investigation for North Yorkshire Police, said: "I would like to thank the man who stopped at the scene and rescued one of the passengers from the Ford Focus. "The man put his own life in danger and his courageous actions undoubtedly saved the man's life." A fifth man in the Focus, who was seriously injured, has since been discharged from Hull Royal Infirmary. The driver of the Citroen van, a 48-year-old man from Pickering who was taken to York District Hospital, was discharged from hospital shortly after the collision. Tributes have been laid at the spot the three people, originally from Poland, died, including a candle, a heart-shaped wreath of white roses and a cross of red roses. At The Karro Food Group Ltd in Malton, where the car was travelling to, the company flag was lowered and staff were offered time off and support if needed. Charles Pascall, HR director, said: "At this difficult time, we're doing everything we can to support the families of our colleagues who were fatally injured. "Everyone here is devastated by the news, and we continue to support our colleagues, during this deeply distressing time." A North Yorkshire Police spokesman said: "Anyone with information is asked to call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and pass information to the force control room. Please quote reference number 0052 of November 27." The inquests into the deaths of the three people were opened and adjourned on Friday.
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This is Hull and East Riding -- THREE people from Hull killed in a horror crash near Wetwang have been named by the police. Iwona Bartczak, 40, was driving a Ford Focus when it crashed with a Citroen Relay van, heading in the opposite direction. Her 18-year-old son, Konrad, who was sitting next to her in the car, and Rysard Orlowski, 47, who was in the back seat, also both died in the crash. They were among five people in the car on their way to work in a bacon factory in Malton. A North Yorkshire Police spokeswoman said investigations are still ongoing into the crash. She said: "The crash happened at around 5.40am on Wednesday, November 27 on the B1248 between Wetwang and Wharram le Street, when a black Ford Focus collided with a white Citroen van. "The three people were pronounced dead at the scene of the collision." Paying tribute to Iwona, one woman, who asked only to be identified as Emily and worked alongside her in the packing department of the bacon factory, said: "She was just a really nice, really friendly person. This is so sad." Police admit there could easily have been a fourth fatality, had it not been for a courageous motorist, who pulled a man from the burning Focus. The 30-year-old still remains in Hull Royal Infirmary, where he is recovering from leg injuries. Traffic Sergeant Andy Fraser, who is leading the investigation for North Yorkshire Police, said: "I would like to thank the man who stopped at the scene and rescued one of the passengers from the Ford Focus. "The man put his own life in danger and his courageous actions undoubtedly saved the man's life." A fifth man in the Focus, who was seriously injured, has since been discharged from Hull Royal Infirmary. The driver of the Citroen van, a 48-year-old man from Pickering who was taken to York District Hospital, was discharged from hospital shortly after the collision. Tributes have been laid at the spot the three people, originally from Poland, died, including a candle, a heart-shaped wreath of white roses and a cross of red roses. At The Karro Food Group Ltd in Malton, where the car was travelling to, the company flag was lowered and staff were offered time off and support if needed. Charles Pascall, HR director, said: "At this difficult time, we're doing everything we can to support the families of our colleagues who were fatally injured. "Everyone here is devastated by the news, and we continue to support our colleagues, during this deeply distressing time." A North Yorkshire Police spokesman said: "Anyone with information is asked to call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and pass information to the force control room. Please quote reference number 0052 of November 27." The inquests into the deaths of the three people were opened and adjourned on Friday.
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