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Daily Mirror
5 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Tragedy as talented footballer, 11, who 'always had a smile on his face' dies
Othniel Adoma had "electric pace, dazzling footwork," his team, Crowthorne FC Juniors, said in a statement following the child's death of injuries suffered in a car crash A football club has paid tribute to an 11-year-old boy who died in a minibus crash on the M4. Othniel Adoma "always had a smile on his face," his side, Crowthorne FC Juniors, said following the tragedy. The youngster died on Thursday, more than three weeks after the single-vehicle crash on the motorway near Reading, Berkshire. A six-year-old boy, who has not been named, also died in the collision. Othniel was a talented footballer, who Bracknell-based team Crowthorne FC Juniors said possessed "electric pace, dazzling footwork". The club, which is set to hold a vigil on Friday evening, said in a statement: "Everyone at Crowthorne FC is devastated by the tragic passing of one of our own, Othniel Adoma, who sadly lost his life this week. Othniel was a talented young footballer, full of promise, who spent three wonderful years with our club. He was loved deeply by his coaches, his teammates, and everyone whose life he touched. "He will be remembered not only for his electric pace, dazzling footwork, and the goals and assists he delivered week after week — but more importantly, for the incredible person he was. Othniel always had a smile on his face and brought joy and laughter to those around him." Sheffield crash: Boy, 16, dies in 'hit-and-run smash' involving Audi and electric bike "Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with his family during this unimaginably difficult time. We are here to support them in any way we can, while also respecting their need for privacy as they grieve," the tribute added. "Our hearts remain with Othniel's family, and we encourage the community to come together and show just how loved and special their little boy truly was. Let's stand united — in love, in remembrance, and in honour of a beautiful young soul who will forever be in our hearts." A fundraiser has already raised more than £7,000 towards a memorial for the youngster, who was from Bracknell, Berkshire. The vigil will be held at Birch Hill Recreation Ground in the town this week. Thames Valley Police continues to investigate the crash and confirmed no arrests have been made. A white Ford Transit minibus overturned on the link road at junction 10 of the eastbound M4 for the A329(M) near Reading on May 11. Five other children who were injured in the collision have now been discharged from hospital. Speaking previously, investigating officer Detective Sergeant Lyndsey Blackaby, of the serious collision investigation unit at Thames Valley Police, said: 'My thoughts, and the thoughts of everyone at Thames Valley Police, are with the family and friends of Othniel Adoma. Othniel's family has released these beautiful pictures of Othniel in his memory. Othniel's family has asked that their privacy be respected at this difficult time."
BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Tributes paid to 'incredible' boy, 11, killed in M4 minibus crash
A football club has paid tribute to an 11-year-old boy who died after a minibus overturned on a motorway slip road last Adoma, from Bracknell, Berkshire, died on Thursday, more than three weeks after the single-vehicle crash on the M4 near Reading, police tribute, Crowthorne FC Juniors said in a statement it was "devastated by the tragic passing of one of our own".The club has organised a vigil to be held in Othniel's memory on Friday, and has set up a fundraiser that has already raised £6,000 towards a memorial. In a statement released following the 11-year-old's death, the club said he had been a "a talented young footballer, full of promise, who spent three wonderful years" at the club."He was loved deeply by his coaches, his teammates, and everyone whose life he touched," it said."He will be remembered not only for his electric pace, dazzling footwork, and the goals and assists he delivered week after week — but more importantly, for the incredible person he was."Othniel always had a smile on his face and brought joy and laughter to those around him." The vigil in memory of Othniel will take place at at Birch Hill Recreation Ground, in Bracknell, at 19:00 BST on Friday."Our hearts remain with Othniel's family, and we encourage the community to come together and show just how loved and special their little boy truly was," the club said."Let's stand united — in love, in remembrance, and in honour of a beautiful young soul who will forever be in our hearts."Othniel died more than three weeks after a white Ford Transit minibus overturned on the link road at junction 10 of the M4 to the A329(M) near Reading on 11 May.A six-year-old boy was also killed in the crash. Five other children injured in the incident have since been discharged from hospital, Thames Valley Police force said its serious collision investigation unit was investigating the crash and confirmed no arrests had been made. You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Two children die in horror motorway minibus crash with five other kids injured
Othniel Adoma, 11, is confirmed to be the second child to have died in a grim crash on the M4, police have confirmed - a minibus overturned during the incident on May 11 A second child has died following a shocking crash on the M4 that saw a minibus overturned. Othniel Adoma, 11, is confirmed to have died more than three weeks after the single-vehicle crash on a motorway slip road. The youngster, from Bracknell in Berkshire, died on Thursday due to the crash which saw white Ford Transit minibus overturned on the exit slip road at Junction 10 of the M4 eastbound, near Wokingham, on May 11. A six-year-old boy, who has not been named, also died in the collision. Five other children were injured and have now been discharged from hospital. No arrests have been made. Investigating officer Detective Sergeant Lyndsey Blackaby, of the serious collision investigation unit at Thames Valley Police, said: 'My thoughts, and the thoughts of everyone at Thames Valley Police, are with the family and friends of Othniel Adoma. 'Othniel's family has released these beautiful pictures of Othniel in his memory. Othniel's family has asked that their privacy be respected at this difficult time.' South Central Ambulance Service said it was first alerted to the crash at 2:24pm, with its first units arriving at the scene eight minutes later. Five critical care units, including two air ambulances, attended the incident along with six ambulances. In the aftermath of the crash, police confirmed the first child had died in a social media post. Police said: 'Sadly, a child died in the collision and our thoughts remain with the family who are being supported at this extremely difficult time.' Elsewhere, three people were taken to hospital following a crash involving two motorbikes in the far north of Scotland. Officers were called at around 11am on Thursday to a report of a crash involving a Kawasaki motorbike and a BMW motorbike. Emergency services attended and the 51-year-old male rider of the Kawasaki was taken to hospital, along with a 56-year-old man who was the rider of the BMW and a 64-year-old woman who was his passenger. All three were taken to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness. Sergeant Douglas Scott said: 'Our inquiries are continuing into this crash and I would urge any witnesses or anyone with information to contact us. I would also ask any drivers on the road with dashcam from around the time of the crash to review their footage and please contact us if it holds anything relevant. Anyone with information should contact 101 quoting incident 1124 of 5 June.'
The Guardian
2 days ago
- The Guardian
Second child dies three weeks after minibus accident on M4 slip road
An 11-year-old boy has become the second child to die after a minibus overturned on a motorway slip road in Berkshire last month, police have said. Othniel Adoma, from Bracknell, died on Thursday, more than three weeks after the single-vehicle crash. The white Ford Transit minibus overturned on the exit slip road at junction 10 of the M4 eastbound, near Wokingham, on the afternoon of 11 May. A six-year-old boy, who has not been named, also died in the collision. Five other children who were injured have subsequently been discharged from hospital. Investigating officer DS Lyndsey Blackaby, of the serious collision investigation unit at Thames Valley police, said in a statement on Saturday: 'My thoughts, and the thoughts of everyone at Thames Valley police, are with the family and friends of Othniel Adoma. 'Othniel's family has asked that their privacy be respected at this difficult time.' No arrests have been made in connection with the incident, the force added. South Central ambulance service said it was first alerted to the crash at 2.24pm with its first units arriving at the scene eight minutes later. Five critical care units, including two air ambulances, attended the incident along with six ambulances. The motorway was closed in both directions between junctions 11 and 8 for approximately three hours after the crash.
BreakingNews.ie
2 days ago
- BreakingNews.ie
Boy, 11, becomes second child to die after minibus crash on English motorway
An 11-year-old boy has become the second child to die after a minibus overturned on a motorway slip road. Othniel Adoma, from Bracknell, Berkshire, died on Thursday, more than three weeks after the single-vehicle crash. Advertisement The white Ford Transit minibus overturned on the exit slip road at junction 10 of the M4 eastbound, near Wokingham, on Sunday, May 11th. A six-year-old boy, who has not been named, also died in the collision. Five other children who were injured have now been discharged from hospital. Othniel Adoma died more than three weeks after the incident (Family handout/PA) Investigating officer Detective Sergeant Lyndsey Blackaby, of the serious collision investigation unit at Thames Valley Police, said: 'My thoughts, and the thoughts of everyone at Thames Valley Police, are with the family and friends of Othniel Adoma. Advertisement 'Othniel's family has released these beautiful pictures of Othniel in his memory. 'Othniel's family has asked that their privacy be respected at this difficult time.' South Central Ambulance Service said it was first alerted to the crash at 2.24pm, with its first units arriving at the scene eight minutes later. Five critical care units, including two air ambulance, attended the incident along with six ambulances. Advertisement No arrests have been made.
