Tributes have been paid to a dad and daughter who died after the pony and trap they were on was involved in a horrific crash.
A man in his 30s, named locally as Francie Connors, died in the collision with a tipper truck, while his young daughter was pronounced dead at hospital on Wednesday (April 1).
A mum, named locally as Rita Connors, is fighting for her life after a crash in Boyle Way, East Peckham, which killed her husband, Francie Connors. Picture: Facebook
His wife, named locally as Rita Connors, is fighting for her life and remains in a critical condition.
The driver of the DAF tipper, a 29-year-old man from Kent, was arrested in connection with the crash and remains in custody.
Paddy Doherty was among the many to pay tribute and shared a heartfelt video on social media urging people to keep the family in their thoughts.
He said: “Pray that she pulls through it. She’s still got three little boys, God bless them.
“Went for a drive, him and his wife and his baby, him and his baby’s dead and they’re fighting to save her life.”
“So sad, God bless,” he wrote.
A young man in his 30s, named locally as Francie Connors, died in the crash in Boyle Way, East Peckham. Picture: Facebook
Hundreds of people commented on social media to share their prayers, sympathy and well wishes with many writing: “Healing prayers and love going out to you.”
One said: “Really can’t believe this, the most happiest little family, best mommy and daddy to their beautiful children, RIP our good friend and his beautiful little girl.”
The post continued: “Please everyone pray that Jesus gives her one chance, she has three beautiful little boys.
“Everyone pray like it’s your own sister, I can’t believe this.”
Hundreds of others have shared their condolences to the family.
The crash happened on the A228 Boyle Way near East Peckham, Tonbridge. Picture: Google
“Such a tragic accident, RIP to those who died and affected by this tragedy,” one wrote.
Another added: “This is just heartbreaking.”
It comes after a huge emergency response to the collision in Boyle Way, East Peckham, shortly before 6.30pm yesterday (April 1).
Police said a white DAF tipper truck was being driven on the southbound carriageway, between the junctions of Branbridges Road and Hale Street, when it was involved in the collision with the pony and trap travelling in the same direction.
The pony also died at the scene.
Anyone who saw the truck or pony and trap prior to the collision, is urged to contact the appeal line.
Call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 01622 798538, quoting reference BN/JG/027/26.
Alternatively email sciu.td@kent.police.uk. Dashcam footage can be uploaded here.