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Woman killed after being hit by ambulance

A woman died after being involved in an accident with an ambulance. Carrie Loughlin, 35, was pronounced dead at the scene despite the paramedics attempts to save her.

Her family described her as a "beloved daughter, sister and granddaughter", who would be "sorely missed" by many people who loved her.

A statement released through police said: "We are heartbroken at the sudden passing of our beautiful Carrie. She was always so full of light and the love and laughter she brought us will never be forgotten. Carrie was a beloved daughter, sister and granddaughter and will be sorely missed by the many who loved and cherished her.”

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No-one else was injured in the crash that happened on the A540, Parkgate Road in Mollington, on the Welsh border on March 16, the Echo reported.

The road was closed for six hours as investigations were carried out at the scene.

Following the incident, a spokesperson for Cheshire Police said: "Shortly after 10pm on Wednesday 16 March police were called to reports of a collision on the A540, Parkgate Road, in Mollington. Officers attended the scene and found that there had been a collision between a female pedestrian and an ambulance.

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"Sadly the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. There were no reports of any other injuries. The ambulance is not believed to have been responding to an incident at the time of the collision.

"Enquiries in relation to the incident are in the early stages and officers are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision, or anyone with video footage which may aid the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Cheshire Police on 101, or visit www.cheshire.police.uk/tua , quoting IML 1224227."

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