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Kerry Coombes Named as Victim in Hoghton Level Crossing Collision
Police have launched a criminal investigation, and an eight-year-old girl remains in hospital in a critical but stable condition.
- On Thursday, Kerry Coombes, 33, died after a train struck her car at a level crossing in Hoghton, Chorley. An eight-year-old girl travelling in the vehicle remains in critical but stable condition in hospital.
- Lancashire County Council revealed Coombes worked as a social worker, with Jacqui Old, Executive Director of Education and Children's Services, describing her as a "much-valued member" of their team.
- Following the launch of a criminal investigation, Detective Chief Inspector Paul Attwell described the incident as a "shocking and tragic incident" and urged the public not to speculate.
- In a statement released on Friday, the family of Coombes said she was a "loving daughter, sister, partner and devoted mum who meant everything to us." They described her as having the "biggest heart."
- Authorities urge anyone with information to text 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 152. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.
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theboltonnews.co.ukFamily pay tribute to 'devoted mum' killed in crash at Hoghton level crossing
A woman who died after a car was struck by a train at a level crossing in Lancashire has been named as 33-year-old Kerry Coombes.
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Tributes to 'devoted mum' killed after train hit car - as girl, 8, remains critically ill
The family of a "devoted mum" said they have been left "heartbroken" after a train struck a car at a level crossing in Lancashire, also critically injuring an eight-year-old girl.
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