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Balloons released to remember Casey and Natalie Hood after Womenswold crash

20:48, 21 September 2018

updated: 20:59, 21 September 2018

Family and friends have gathered to pay tribute to a mother and daughter who both died in recent days.

Casey Hood, 18, lost her life in a crash in Womenswold on Friday, September 14.

Another woman, 27-year-old Lucy Leadbeater, was also seriously injured in the accident and died the following day.

Tributes were paid to Casey Hood and mother Natalie (4330242)
Tributes were paid to Casey Hood and mother Natalie (4330242)

Just days later Casey's mother, Natalie Hood, who lived in Dover, died after posting on Facebook: "I just want my little girl back xxx."

Now well-wishers, including Casey's pals from Canterbury High School, have gathered to pay tribute to their lives by releasing balloons.

Balloons were let off into the night
Balloons were let off into the night
Many friends of Casey's were in the crowd
Many friends of Casey's were in the crowd

As the light faded at Toddler's Cove Playground in Canterbury, dozens of people gathered to release balloons.

Chinese lanterns were also released by those who knew the family.

Casey Hood has been described as a "beatiful angel" (4185097)
Casey Hood has been described as a "beatiful angel" (4185097)
Natalie Hood, mother of tragic teen Cassey, has died (4213474)
Natalie Hood, mother of tragic teen Cassey, has died (4213474)

Tributes have been left to her on Facebook, with many people posting on the profile of Mrs Hood's daughter Kellis, Casey's twin sister.

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