26/05/2015

Two Killed Following Road Traffic Collision In Cumbria

A man and child have died following a road traffic collision between a car and a lorry in Cumbria.

The incident happened on the A66 in Crackenthorpe shortly after 5.10pm on 25 May.

The driver from Penrith and his child were killed at the scene.

A second child who was also in the car has been taken to hospital and is believed to be in a serious condition.

The driver of the lorry, a 47-year-old man from County Tyrone, was not injured.

(LM)

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