Mom and son, 3, killed in 'horrific' crash after truck rams car that broke down in live lane
LINCOLNSHIRE, ENGLAND: In a tragic incident, a mother and her three-year-old son died in a car crash in northeast Lincolnshire. Local authorities confirmed their names as Nicola Courtney, 34, and Lucas Page, 3, from Scunthorpe who were inside their broken-down Ford Focus when a truck smashed into it. The incident is reported to have taken place on the A180 at 9 pm GMT on Friday, March 10.
Humberside Police said that the horrific crash was recorded on the westbound carriageway between Stallingborough and Brocklesby. A spokesperson from the authority had made a ‘voluntary referral’ to the Independent Office of Police Complaints (IOPC). The referral had been made "after we received calls about the broken-down vehicle prior to the collision", the representative said.
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'Complex investigation is underway'
As per initial investigations, the officials said that it was likely that the car had broken down in a live lane on the westbound section of the dual carriageway. The force informed that a ‘complex investigation’ was now underway to establish the full circumstances.
'Family of victims is being supported by special officers'
The Humberside Police further said that the family of victims is being assisted by specially-trained officers, according to BBC. “The family continues to be supported by specialist officers and partnering agencies and have asked for their privacy to be respected at this incredibly difficult time,” said a spokesperson.
This is a developing story. MEAWW will keep you updated.