Woman killed and baby hurt in crash
A WOMAN died and four other people were injured, including a 20-month-old baby, when a motorbike and car crashed.
The motorcyclist, a 47-year-old Scunthorpe man, riding a Suzuki GSX 750, was airlifted to Hull Royal Infirmary with serious and multiple internal injuries and a broken breast bone.
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His condition was yesterday described as critical.
A woman (43) died at the scene, on the A161 near Belton. She was sitting in the front passenger seat of the Citroen AX car.
A 20-month-old baby girl was last night at Sheffield Children's Hospital in a critical condition, with skull, brain and facial injuries.
She was sitting behind the driver in the car.
The girl's mother, a 29-year-old woman, is in a critical condition in Scunthorpe General Hospital.
She suffered a fractured pelvis, a dislocated leg and internal injuries.
News of the accident broke yesterday on our website, www.thisisscunthorpe.co.uk
The driver (47) escaped with a fractured finger and was not admitted to hospital. All the people in the Citroen car are believed to be from Sheffield.
The accident happened at about 2.50pm on Saturday.
Humberside Police are asking anyone who saw the crash to call 0845 60 60 222, quoting log number 477 of August 23.
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by Tim Byrne, Scunthorpe
Tuesday, August 26 2008, 12:11PM
“I was one of the first on the scene to this horrific accident and still cannot get that little baby girl out of my head. My heart and thoughts are with them all. x”
by Donna, Scunthorpe
Tuesday, August 26 2008, 10:41AM
“The Telegraph needs to monitor the comments on this board. People should not be allowed to contribute to the pain and suffering of the affected, by posting insensitive remarks regarding fault, blame and blatant generalisations about drivers/motorcyclists. I will be writing a letter of complaint.”
by james, epworth
Tuesday, August 26 2008, 8:12AM
“on bank holiday Monday I was traveling on the road which were a sad accident. happened.I was keeping to the speed limits when three big motorcycles came by at very fast speed overtaking just before a corner Nearly into a oncoming car.bikers slow down a bit.our thoughts are with the family's of the sad accident at this time”
by Sharon, Scunthorpe
Tuesday, August 26 2008, 5:43AM
“I am appalled after reading some of the comments on this web site.
I lost my Brother to a RTA and that was 20 years ago, it is something you never get over and if at the time I had had to contend with comments like this I am not sure how I would have felt.
When will Scunthorpe Telegraph take of this facility ? I really think it needs looking into. The people involved are going through enough pain as it is with out comments of mindless idiots like these.
My heart goes out to all the people involved.”
by KG, north lincs
Tuesday, August 26 2008, 5:00AM
“Some people!!and well done to those already who have shooted them down in flames.
Our thoughts and wishes are with both families involved and hope something good comes out of such a tragic accident. Its always very sad when children are involved.”
by Andy Quick, Andover
Monday, August 25 2008, 8:49PM
“And to add, and hopefully that is the last of the stupid comments, my thoghts are with the families involved.”
by Andy Quick, Andover
Monday, August 25 2008, 8:41PM
“~Elise, take your crashmongering elsewhere, you are a disgrace.”
by Clarkson, Scunthorpe
Monday, August 25 2008, 7:19PM
“New web page but still same old problems. The Telegraph should be editing out all these crass stupid uninformed comments about road traffic incidents.”
by Jayne, Scunthorpe
Monday, August 25 2008, 4:54PM
“Elise, how can you possibly insinuate that this may have been caused "purposely", that is an absolutely despicable comment to make and one which I'm sure if any of your family were, God forbid, in a situation like this, you would not take kindly to hearing, how about abit of respect??? I hope for a full & speedy recovery for all involved.”
by Katie, Sheffield
Monday, August 25 2008, 4:28PM
“I am the niece and cousin of the woman and child injured in this accident and thats what it was a tragic accident! It angers me that people who don't know anyone involved in this incident are quick to point the finger. I thank C Blakemore for the kind comments. Lets pray they make a speedy recovery.”