M53 bus crash victim Jessica Baker's family thank community

The family of a girl killed when a school bus crashed on a motorway have thanked the community for their support.

Jessica Baker, 15, and driver Stephen Shrimpton, 40, died when the vehicle lost control on the M53 in Wirral.

The pupil's family thanked people for their kindness following the death of Jessica who represented Wales in rock-climbing competitions.

They have set up an online memorial page for people to share memories.

The teenager, of Chester, Cheshire, was described as a "warm-hearted, wonderful daughter, granddaughter and niece, devoted sister and loyal friend".

Donations can be made on the Much Loved page to the Climbers Against Cancer charity.

The coach had been carrying more than 50 pupils who attend West Kirby Grammar School and Calday Grange Grammar School, when the crash occurred at about 08:00 BST on 29 September near junction 5 at Hooton.

Four passengers were taken to hospital, with one 14-year-old suffering life-changing injuries.

Det Sgt Andy Roper said: "My team and I have held a meeting with the families of the other 57 children involved and they are being supported and updated on the progress of the investigation.

"On behalf of those families, I would like to thank those people who stopped and helped in the immediate aftermath."

He said information from the investigation would be submitted to the coroner ahead of an inquest early next year.

The force is continuing to appeal for information.

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