01/09/2010

Woman Dies After M5 Crash

A woman who was injured in a multiple vehicle collision on the M5 in Devon has died in hospital.

Oxana Tukova, a 21-year-old Russian national, was one of seven people injured in the eight-vehicle collision,which happened near Junction 28 at Cullompton around 9pm on August 26.

Ms Tukova had been taken to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth, but died from her injuries yesterday.

The other casualties received less serious injuries, including a one-year-old baby girl from the Essex area, who was taken to Frenchay Hospital in Bristol as a precaution.

Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward and are particularly keen to speak to drivers who passed through the scene immediately after the collision, including the driver of a blue articulated lorry.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on: 08452 777444.

(KMcA/GK)

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