A school has paid tribute to a former student killed in a car crash on the M61 over the weekend. Sana Patel died when the Nissan Qashqai she was travelling in collided with a Vauxhall Corsa on Saturday night. The 12-year-old girl died as a result of injuries sustained in the incident. Five other people were also injured in the smash, which took place at 10.45pm on the northbound carriageway near Chorley. The occupants of the Corsa fled from the scene. Sana, from Blackburn, was travelling home from Bolton at the time of the crash. Read more of today's top stories here She was a student of Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School in Blackburn. A statement tweeted by Star Academies, who operate the school, said: "The whole Star Academies family is grieving today for Sana @tauheedulgirls, who we lost over the weekend. "Our prayers are with her and her family and friends." Eden Boys School Bolton, another Star Academies school, also tweeted: "Our thoughts and prayers are with you and her family … [Read more...] about School pays tribute to 12-year-old girl killed in M61 crash
23 year old woman dies in car accident
Coventry woman arrested after man dies in A46 collision
A 23-year-old woman from Coventry has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, following a collision in which a man died this morning. The collision - between a car, a pedestrian and a stationary lorry - happened shortly before 6.45am on the A46 Cheltenham Road not far from Beckford, between Tewkesbury and Evesham. The woman remains in the custody of West Mercia Police this afternoon. A spokesman for the force said: “Police were called at 6.45am to a collision on the A46 Cheltenham Road near Beckford, involving a silver Vauxhall Vectra and a pedestrian who was tending to his vehicle. “Sadly the pedestrian, a man in his 50s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His next of kin has been informed.” Read More Latest crime stories Police officers investigating the accident have appealed for witnesses to the collision to come forward. Following the accident road closures were in place at the island for the A46/B4077 and by Long Carrant camping … [Read more...] about Coventry woman arrested after man dies in A46 collision
BBC Devon & Cornwall Live: 23 April
Media playerClose player23 Apr 201923 Apr 2019Listen live to BBC Radio Cornwall and BBC Radio DevonI'll sign in laterAnd we'll keep you signed in.Sign in or RegisterWhy sign in to the BBC?Got a TV Licence?You need one to watch live TV on any channel or device, and BBC programmes on iPlayer. It’s the law.Find out moreI have a TV Licence. Watch now.I don’t have a TV Licence.SummaryUpdates from Tuesday 23 April 2019Fire on Dartmoor 'believed to be out'Man assaulted by group of men in Perranporth'Numerous casualties' in crash near NewquayThree teens rescued from 'really scary' rip current'Predictably busy bank holiday' sees a dozen police hurtFirefighters tackle Mary Tavy blazeLive ReportingAll times stated are UKGet involvedGet involvedSend an email [email protected]: Tweet usFacebook: FacebookPosted at 10:36 24 Apr10:36 24 AprCalls for MP to quit over £85k salaryChris QuevatreBBC News OnlineChris QuevatreBBC News OnlineJohnny Mercer's salary was … [Read more...] about BBC Devon & Cornwall Live: 23 April
‘When I woke up I thought Princess Diana was still alive,’ says woman who spent six weeks in a coma after car accident
SHE spent 27 years unconscious before waking up — and incredibly, Munira Abdulla is just one coma victim who has experienced a miracle recovery. The mum was in a car crash in the United Arab Emirates in 1991 that left her in what doctors considered a permanent vegetative state. But this week it was revealed that she woke up and said “Omar” — the name of her son who survived the accident. Munira’s amazing turnaround has left people pondering what it feels like to emerge from a coma — and how it can seem the world has totally changed. EMMA PIETRAS and BELLA BATTLE speak to survivors who came back against all odds. 'When I woke up I thought Princess Diana was still alive' Candace Emptage, 45, six weeks in coma WHEN Candace Emptage emerged from a six-week coma in 2010, she thought it was the 1990s. She had no idea who her daughter was, didn’t know her parents had divorced several years earlier and had no memory of Princess Diana dying. Candace was … [Read more...] about ‘When I woke up I thought Princess Diana was still alive,’ says woman who spent six weeks in a coma after car accident
Teenager stabbed man through the heart following argument in Peterborough street, murder trial told
An 18-year-old woman stabbed a man she met just three days before through the heart following a night out in Peterborough, a court has been told. Martyna Ogonowska killed 23-year-old Filip Jaskiewicz in the early hours of Sunday, October 21 2018 in Mr Jaskiewicz’s car in Oakdale Avenue, Stanground. Ogonowska fled the scene after delivering one, fatal, stab wound, but later handed herself into police, where she said the incident had been an ‘accident.’Ogonowska denies murdering Mr Jaskiewicz.Today (Tuesday) Cambridge Crown Court heard how the pair had met just a few days before - and on Saturday, October 20 they had gone to The Solstice Bar in Peterborough on a night out with two friends - Zofie Fedakova and Peter Csisco - and Ogonowska’s mother.Andrew Jackson, prosecuting, told the court the group met at Ogonowska’s home in Victoria Place, with Mr Jaskiewicz - who was working as a van driver at the time of the incident - bringing a bunch of flowers. Mr … [Read more...] about Teenager stabbed man through the heart following argument in Peterborough street, murder trial told