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Towcester charity's Ukraine aid trip stalled by breakdown

Steve Chellen Ukrainian refugee Oleh and the 4x4 carSteve Chellen
Ukrainian refugee Oleh and the 4x4 car in Towester before it broke down in Dortmund, Germany

A charity will attempt to resume an aid trip to Ukraine days after a vehicle packed with provisions broke down in Germany.

Tove Benefice, a charity based in Towcester, Northamptonshire, hit problems near Dortmund.

Its vehicle was carrying a generator, candles, batteries and warm clothing.

Mechanic Ben Irons has now joined driver Oleh, a Ukrainian who lives in Towcester, in an attempt to get the vehicle back on the road.

If not possible, the journey will continue in a second vehicle the charity acquired on Wednesday.

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