Age UK members still in hospital two weeks after fatal crash in Marine Parade
17:00, 30 January 2019
Two members of Age UK are still in hospital 14 days after their minibus was involved in a fatal head-on crash.
The vehicle was carrying passengers to the Sheppey charity’s day centre when it was involved in a head-on collision with a black Peugeot in Marine Parade, Sheerness, on Wednesday, January 16.
Tragically, one woman, understood to be in her 80s and called Pat, died in hospital on the night of the crash. Her identity has still not been released.
Three others were also injured. Grandmother Marion Hall, 80, from The Glen, Minster, is recovering from internal bleeding. Her daughter Joanne Gregson said: “She is still terribly shaken up.
“She says she can’t remember what happened but that might be her coping mechanism. She suffers from flashbacks.”
“Mum is only 4ft 8in but is covered in bruises from top to toe and her legs are purple. Doctors say it could be months before she fully recovers although we are hoping she will be home by the end of the week.”
Mrs Hall, a retired doctor’s secretary, was on her way to lunch with three elderly friends. Mrs Gregson said: “My mother’s abdomen blew up to the size of a football because of internal bleeding caused by the impact of her seat belt. Doctors have stemmed the bleeding but her stomach is still very large.
“Mum loves going to Age UK three times a week and is looking forward to returning when she is better. She is making progress and beginning to bounce back but it has been pretty horrendous.”
One of Mrs Hall’s friends suffered a deep gash to her leg and is still being treated at Medway Maritime Hospital. Another friend, Gloria Scowen, 87, of Minster, has been discharged. She broke ribs and her collar bone.
The Peugeot’s driver is understood to still be in hospital. Police said no-one had yet been charged. She was cut free from the wreckage.
