An aged couple who died after a automobile crash with a cement mixer lorry have been named by police.
Augustin Simmons, 87, and Margaret Simmons, 86, higher often called John and Peggy, had been trapped of their silver Ford Fusion after it collided with a cement mixer lorry in Long Melford, Suffolk, on 28 April.
The couple, who lived in Sudbury, had been lower out of the car by firefighters and brought to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge however died there two days later, Suffolk Police mentioned.
Paying tribute, their three youngsters Linda, Karen and Kevin Simmons, described them as “the most wonderful parents” and mentioned they “take consolation from knowing they are still together at peace”.
“Peggy and John were seriously injured as a result of a collision on the afternoon of 28 April and despite the outstanding efforts of the Addenbrooke’s ICU doctors and nurses, they passed away peacefully with their family beside them,” an announcement mentioned.
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“The family would like to thank everyone involved in their rescue and subsequent treatment, with particular and heartfelt thanks to those first on the scene and that tried so very hard to help and comfort Peggy and John.
“We would additionally wish to thank all those who have supplied their condolences and such sort phrases.”
Source: information.sky.com”