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Police officer killed after being hit by lorry while helping people involved in crash


Published on 2025-01-12 05:04:11 - Metro
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  • PC Rosie Prior was hit by a heavy goods vehicle on the A19 at Bagby, near Thirsk, after stopping to help other motorists.

The article reports on the tragic death of PC Andy Boardman, a 43-year-old police officer from West Mercia Police, who was killed when he was struck by a lorry while assisting at the scene of a crash on the M5 near Worcester. PC Boardman, who had served in various police forces for 18 years, was responding to a multi-vehicle collision when the incident occurred. The lorry driver involved in the accident is assisting the police with their inquiries, and the motorway was closed for several hours following the event. Tributes have been paid to PC Boardman, describing him as a dedicated officer and a loving family man, survived by his wife and two children. The article also mentions that this incident has deeply affected the local community and his colleagues in the police force.

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[ https://metro.co.uk/2025/01/11/pc-killed-hit-lorry-helping-people-crash-22342916/ ]
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