The heartbroken twin of a woman who died in a crash in Chard has paid tribute to her "gentle and faithful" sister. Mary Lambert, 82, died following a single-vehicle crash on the A30 Snowdon Hill on Thursday, June 8.
Emergency services were called to the scene at around 10.20am following the crash. Mary was rushed to Southmead Hospital but sadly died.
The road was closed until 7.30pm as Avon and Somerset Police officers investigated the crash, reports Somerset Live. Mary's twin sister Elisabeth said: “Mary was a gentle and faithful Christian woman of faith and is lovingly remembered by all those who knew her.
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“She graduated from Edinburgh University and went on to be a teacher, encourager, adviser and counsellor to many young people and students in the following years – in particular, to students from Scotland, northern England and Ireland universities and colleges, then later at Cliff College in the Peak District.
“After moving to the south of England, she continued teaching at her church, local schools and evening classes.
“She is still remembered by many of the people she taught, whether at college or churches, with teenagers and young people.
“She also set-up an organisation called the Safe Place, a pregnancy crisis and advisory place for any who needed help or counselling.
“The sensitive care we’ve received from the police, fire and rescue service, Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance and the staff at Southmead Hospital has been exemplary and helped cushion my loss of Mary.
"Situations such as this bring out the best skills and compassion of the people working in these services.”
Avon and Somerset Police said in a public appeal: "Dashcam footage and witnesses are being sought by officers investigating a single-vehicle collision on the A30 Snowdon Hill near Chard in which a woman sustained serious injuries. The driver of a black Ford Fiesta that was involved in the incident remains in a critical condition in hospital.
"Emergency services were called to the scene at about 10.20am yesterday (Thursday, June 8) and the road remained closed until approximately 7.30pm. We’re grateful for the patience of all road users while the incident was being dealt with.
"We’re keen to hear from anyone who may have seen the collision or the vehicle involved shortly before the incident. If you can help, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5223134338, or complete our online appeals form."
