A woman who died in a horror crash on the A725 last Tuesday has been named as Shamim Rashid. The 66-year-old driver was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital after the incident which took place around 4.20pm at the Bellshill Bypass, but she later passed away.
Her husband, who was the 70-year-old male passenger, is believed to be in a critical condition in hospital. Family and friends of Shamim, from Bellshill, have said that she died in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
In a tribute Yasmin Majid said: "We lost our beautiful friend in car accident. May Allah SWT grant baji Shamim Rashid highest rank in jannah-tul-firdouse and give her family sabbar. No doubt she was a wonderful person very loving and caring."
Shabana Begum added: "Just found out from a sisters post here on fb that a very dear sister has left us forever. Inna lillahi wainna alahi rajioun. May Allah Bless her the highest level of Jannat and all the family sabr Ameen Summa Ameen"
Loved ones have also urged the public to come forward with information or dash cam footage of the crash. Emergency services raced to the scene at the A725 on Tuesday, August 30 and the road was shut off for around nine hours while cops probed the incident.
A witness passing the scene said: "I couldn't believe the condition the cars were in. Accordian style. Car folded into half its size. Horrific."
Sergeant Gemma Blackadder said: “Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of Shamim. Our enquiries into the crash are ongoing and we are appealing for the help of the public.
"The area was busy at the time and I would ask anyone who witnessed the crash and has not already spoken to police to get in touch. I would also ask anyone who was in the area at the time to review any dashcam footage and get in touch if they can assist.”
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