Tragic Accident Claims Lives of Family in Kent, UK
Paddy Doherty leads tributes to mum, dad and daughter, 3, killed in pony trap crash
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A tragic accident on the A228 in East Peckham, Kent, resulted in the deaths of Rita Connors, her husband Francie, and their three-year-old daughter Ka after a tipper truck collided with their pony and trap. The incident has sparked heartfelt tributes from relatives, including Paddy Doherty.
- 01Rita Connors, her husband, and their daughter were killed in a crash involving a tipper truck.
- 02The accident occurred on the A228 in East Peckham, Kent, on April 1.
- 03Paddy Doherty, a relative and celebrity, expressed his sorrow and called the incident a 'travesty.'
- 04The truck driver has been arrested but released on bail as investigations continue.
- 05Kent Police are seeking witnesses to the accident.
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On April 1, a devastating accident on the A228 in East Peckham, Kent, claimed the lives of Rita Connors, her husband Francie Connors, and their three-year-old daughter Ka. The family was traveling in a pony and trap when they were struck by a DAF tipper truck. Rita was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to her injuries, while Francie and Ka died at the scene and shortly after, respectively. The truck driver, a 29-year-old man from Kent, was arrested in connection with the incident but has since been released on bail. Celebrity Paddy Doherty, a relative of the family, led tributes on social media, describing the tragic loss as a 'travesty' and expressing his heartbreak over the incident. Kent Police have launched an investigation and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
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