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Zim man (36) dies in horrific UK car crash
18 Feb 2014 at 11:07hrs | Views
The roof of the BMW car after the accident on the A47 Peterborough. Photo courtesy of Magpas Helimedix
A Zimbabwean man who was reportedly fighting for his life in the UK after a car accident on Monday morning, died later that evening Nehanda Radio reported.
According to Peterborough Today, the 36-year-old had sustained horrific head and body injuries as a result of the accident.
The BMW 318 he was in reportedly careered off the road and he was hit by a wooden post as it smashed through the windscreen.
Police say the driver of the car, a 39-year-old woman from Leicester, was arrested on suspicion of drink driving and has been bailed until May 6.
The other occupants of the vehicle, two girls aged 11 and seven, suffered slight injuries and were taken to Peterborough City Hospital.
It is believed the two girls are the daughters of the driver.
According to Peterborough Today, the 36-year-old had sustained horrific head and body injuries as a result of the accident.
The BMW 318 he was in reportedly careered off the road and he was hit by a wooden post as it smashed through the windscreen.
Police say the driver of the car, a 39-year-old woman from Leicester, was arrested on suspicion of drink driving and has been bailed until May 6.
The other occupants of the vehicle, two girls aged 11 and seven, suffered slight injuries and were taken to Peterborough City Hospital.
It is believed the two girls are the daughters of the driver.
Source - Nehanda Radio | Peterborough Today
