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North Wales Car Accident Kills Teenage Girl

25 Jan 2015

North Wales Car Accident Kills Teenage Girl

A 16 year old girl has been killed in a road accident in North Wales. The accident happened when the car she was in collided with a cattle lorry on Friday evening.

The girl and two other passengers were trapped inside the wreckage of the Peugeot they were travelling in and firefighters had to cut them out.

Police spokesmen said they received reports of a road traffic collision on the A5102 at Penymynydd adding: “Two of the occupants of the Peugeot suffered serious injuries and one suffered life-threatening injuries.”

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Family Is Devastated By The News

The girl’s family is said to be devastated about her death. Her mum has described her as being ‘full of life’ and an ‘insightful teenager’. She said: “She was so kind, caring, loving and an absolute pleasure to be around. My daughter was an adventurist who loved sports and was an excellent swimmer.”

Reports say the girl was on a life-support machine but died after a few days. Police are appealing for witnesses.


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