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The Irish Sun
a day ago
- The Irish Sun
Two dead including 25yo driver after Vauxhall Astra hits wall as cops launch appeal for information
TWO people including a 25-year-old driver have died after a Vauxhall Astra crashed in the early hours of Sunday morning in Chester. Police and paramedics rushed to the scene after the horror collision in Eccleston - which saw the car smash into a wall. 2 Two people have died following a horror crash in Chester Credit: Alamy 2 A car collided with a wall on Hill Road in Eccleston, pictured Credit: Googlemaps The tragic crash occurred on Hill Road at 1:40am in the morning - before cops hurried to the scene. A 47-year-old man who was a passenger in the vehicle suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital. But he sadly passed away later on, Cheshire police confirmed on Monday. The 25-year-old driver of the black Astra was tragically pronounced dead at the scene. Police said the driver was from Smallwood while the passenger was from Rossett. Local cops are also appealing for witnesses of the crash to come forward with any information. The Cheshire force also said that both the men's next of kin of were being supported by specialist officers. Emergency services who arrived to the scene found a black Vauxhall Astra which had collided with a wall. Most read in The Sun Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service sent two engines from Chester to the scene. Officers with the constabulary's serious collision investigation unit are appealing for any witnesses to contact them. Inspector Steve Griffiths said: "This was an absolutely tragic incident, and our thoughts are with the families of the men involved." He added: "Enquiries in relation to the collision are ongoing and as part of our investigation we're keen to hear for anyone who witnessed the collision. "The same goes for anyone with any video footage of which may aid the investigation." Any witnesses of the crash should call 101 and quote IML 2137070 - or give details via the website. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Read more on the Irish Sun Like us on Facebook at
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Scottish Sun
Two dead including 25yo driver after Vauxhall Astra hits wall as cops launch appeal for information
HORROR CRASH Two dead including 25yo driver after Vauxhall Astra hits wall as cops launch appeal for information Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TWO people including a 25-year-old driver have died after a Vauxhall Astra crashed in the early hours of Sunday morning in Chester. Police and paramedics rushed to the scene after the horror collision in Eccleston - which saw the car smash into a wall. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Two people have died following a horror crash in Chester Credit: Alamy 2 A car collided with a wall on Hill Road in Eccleston, pictured Credit: Googlemaps The tragic crash occurred on Hill Road at 1:40am in the morning - before cops hurried to the scene. A 47-year-old man who was a passenger in the vehicle suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital. But he sadly passed away later on, Cheshire police confirmed on Monday. The 25-year-old driver of the black Astra was tragically pronounced dead at the scene. Police said the driver was from Smallwood while the passenger was from Rossett. Local cops are also appealing for witnesses of the crash to come forward with any information. The Cheshire force also said that both the men's next of kin of were being supported by specialist officers. Emergency services who arrived to the scene found a black Vauxhall Astra which had collided with a wall. Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service sent two engines from Chester to the scene. Officers with the constabulary's serious collision investigation unit are appealing for any witnesses to contact them. Inspector Steve Griffiths said: "This was an absolutely tragic incident, and our thoughts are with the families of the men involved." He added: "Enquiries in relation to the collision are ongoing and as part of our investigation we're keen to hear for anyone who witnessed the collision. "The same goes for anyone with any video footage of which may aid the investigation." Any witnesses of the crash should call 101 and quote IML 2137070 - or give details via the website. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
The Sun
a day ago
- The Sun
Two dead including 25yo driver after Vauxhall Astra hits wall as cops launch appeal for information
TWO people including a 25-year-old driver have died after a Vauxhall Astra crashed in the early hours of Sunday morning in Chester. Police and paramedics rushed to the scene after the horror collision in Eccleston - which saw the car smash into a wall. 3 3 3 The tragic crash occurred on Hill Road at 1:40am in the morning - before cops hurried to the scene. A 47-year-old man who was a passenger in the vehicle suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital. But he sadly passed away later on, Cheshire police confirmed on Monday. The 25-year-old driver of the black Astra was tragically pronounced dead at the scene. Police said the man behind the wheel was from Smallwood while the passenger was from Rossett. Local cops are also appealing for witnesses of the crash to come forward with any information. The Cheshire force also said that both the men's next of kin of were being supported by specialist officers. Emergency services who arrived to the scene found a black Vauxhall Astra which had collided with a wall. Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service sent two engines from Chester to the scene. Officers with the constabulary's serious collision investigation unit are appealing for any witnesses to contact them. Oasis fans abandon cars and walk down hard shoulder after horror crash killed one and shut motorway in both directions Inspector Steve Griffiths said: "This was an absolutely tragic incident, and our thoughts are with the families of the men involved." He added: "Enquiries in relation to the collision are ongoing and as part of our investigation we're keen to hear for anyone who witnessed the collision. "The same goes for anyone with any video footage of which may aid the investigation." Any witnesses of the crash should call 101 and quote IML 2137070 - or give details via the website. The appeal said on Cheshire Constabulary's website: "Shortly after 1.40am on Sunday 20 July, Emergency Services were called to reports of a collision involving a black Vauxhall Astra colliding with a wall, on Hill Road, Eccleston, Chester. "Police and ambulance attended the scene, but despite the best efforts of all those involved, the driver, a 25-year-old man from Smallwood, died at the scene." It added: "A passenger in the vehicle, a 47-year-old man from Rossett, sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment. "Sadly, he has since sadly passed away as a result of his injuries."
North Wales Live
a day ago
- North Wales Live
Two men die in 'absolutely tragic' early-hours crash
A North Wales man is among two people killed in a horror crash near the Welsh border. Emergency services were called to Eccleston in Cheshire at around 1.40am on Sunday, July 20 after reports a black Vauxhall Astra had crashed into a wall. The driver of the car, a 25-year-old man from Smallwood, died at the scene. Cheshire Police said a passenger in the vehicle, a 47-year-old man from Rossett, sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment. He has since died from his injuries. Their next of kin have been informed and they are being supported by specialist officers, police said. Officers are now appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash, which happened on Hill Road, to contact them. A police spokesperson said: "Enquiries in relation to the incident are ongoing and anyone with any information is urged to get in touch." Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox Inspector Steve Griffiths, of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: 'This was an absolutely tragic incident, and our thoughts are with the families of the men involved. 'Enquiries in relation to the collision are ongoing and as part of our investigation we're keen to hear for anyone who witnessed the collision. The same goes for anyone with any video footage of which may aid the investigation.'
Powys County Times
2 days ago
- Powys County Times
Vauxhall Astra driver drove while drunk in Newtown
A banned driver who had been out drinking in Newtown has received a suspended prison sentence after he chose to drive his partner's car home in a bid to avoid a row. Brian Rowlands was stopped by police with his partner across the back seats of the Vauxhall Astra on Llanidloes Road. Helen Tench, prosecuting, explained it was the early hours of the morning when police officers noticed Rowlands driving the car, but it was registered to a woman with no named male drivers on her insurance policy. She continued: "A female passenger was lying across the rear passenger seats. "Officers said his eyes were glazed." Mrs Tench added that Rowlands was 13 months into a 40-month disqualification at the time of the offence for drink driving in 2024 and had another conviction from 2022. He had 61 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath. The legal limit is 35ug. Carl Atkinson, from the probation service, said: "The defendant had been out drinking and there had been a disagreement between him and some other people. They followed him and his partner, so they attempted to leave in a taxi, but none were available, so he made the decision to drive. "It was a poor decision made when he was in a particularly high emotional state." Rowlands, of Glandwr in Newtown, had previously admitted drink driving, driving while disqualified, and driving without insurance at Welshpool Magistrates' Court last month. Representing himself at Tuesday's (July 15) hearing, the 37-year-old said: "I regret what I have done, it was a big mistake." Chairman of the bench of magistrates, Lawrence Monk, told Rowlands: "We consider this to be very serious. You have driven while drunk three times in three years, and so we are minded to give you a prison sentence." Magistrates sentenced Rowlands to 16 months in prison, but suspended it for 12 months as they felt there was "a real prospect of rehabilitation". They said he would be sentenced to eight weeks in prison for drink-driving, and eight weeks for driving while disqualified, to run consecutively. He will also complete 15 rehabilitation activity requirement days. Rowlands also received a 36-month driving ban for drink-driving, a 12-month ban for driving while disqualified, plus the 27 months outstanding from his previous ban, to run concurrently. No separate penalty was issued for driving without insurance.
