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Six killed in 'worst ever' crash Six killed in 'worst ever' crash
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A crash in Gloucestershire which claimed the lives of six people, including a teenager, was described as one of the "worst ever" in the county.A crash in Gloucestershire which claimed the lives of six people, including a teenager, was described as one of the "worst ever" in the county.
The head-on collision happened on the A429 between Moreton in Marsh and Stow on the Wold at 2120 GMT on Friday.The head-on collision happened on the A429 between Moreton in Marsh and Stow on the Wold at 2120 GMT on Friday.
Another three people - including two children aged nine and 10 from Stow - are in hospital with serious injuries.Another three people - including two children aged nine and 10 from Stow - are in hospital with serious injuries.
All four occupants of the Peugeot were killed when their car collided with a VW Passat while overtaking.All four occupants of the Peugeot were killed when their car collided with a VW Passat while overtaking.
Superintendent Jerry Foster-Turner said: "This is the worst loss of life in one incident on Gloucestershire's roads for many years, and our thoughts are with all of those people who have been affected.Superintendent Jerry Foster-Turner said: "This is the worst loss of life in one incident on Gloucestershire's roads for many years, and our thoughts are with all of those people who have been affected.
"Especially the family and friends of those who have sadly lost their lives, and the three casualties.""Especially the family and friends of those who have sadly lost their lives, and the three casualties."
Road closures remain in place and police are appealing for witnesses.Road closures remain in place and police are appealing for witnesses.
The four occupants of the Peugeot 306 were declared dead at the scene, as was the driver of the Passat, a 53-year-old man from Stow. The four occupants of the Peugeot 306 were declared dead at the scene, as was the driver of the Passat, a 53-year-old man from Stow who was the grandfather to the two injured children.
A 61-year-old woman, also travelling in the Passat, later died in hospital. The children's 61-year-old grandmother, also travelling in the Passat, later died in hospital.
The three other occupants - two children and a 34-year-old woman - remain in a critical condition.
The four occupants from the Peugeot - from Moreton or Chipping Norton - were all declared dead at the scene Sergeant Kevin RosebladeThe four occupants from the Peugeot - from Moreton or Chipping Norton - were all declared dead at the scene Sergeant Kevin Roseblade
The three other occupants - the children and their 34-year-old aunt - remain in a critical condition.
The nine-year-old girl is being treated at Bristol Children's Hospital for abdominal injuries, while the boy is at Frenchay Hospital with head injuries.The nine-year-old girl is being treated at Bristol Children's Hospital for abdominal injuries, while the boy is at Frenchay Hospital with head injuries.
The Peugeot and the Passat, both registered to county residents, crashed head-on, said a Gloucestershire Police spokeswoman.The Peugeot and the Passat, both registered to county residents, crashed head-on, said a Gloucestershire Police spokeswoman.
Sergeant Kevin Roseblade added: "A Peugeot 306 travelling north to Moreton was overtaking a Kia and collided head-on with a VW Passat that was travelling in the opposite direction towards Stow.Sergeant Kevin Roseblade added: "A Peugeot 306 travelling north to Moreton was overtaking a Kia and collided head-on with a VW Passat that was travelling in the opposite direction towards Stow.
"The four occupants from the Peugeot - from Moreton or Chipping Norton - were all declared dead at the scene."The four occupants from the Peugeot - from Moreton or Chipping Norton - were all declared dead at the scene.
"The driver of the Passat was likewise declared dead at the scene. And the other front seat occupant of that was a 61-year-old female and she died earlier this morning in hospital.""The driver of the Passat was likewise declared dead at the scene. And the other front seat occupant of that was a 61-year-old female and she died earlier this morning in hospital."
Neither of the female occupants in the Kia was hurt.Neither of the female occupants in the Kia was hurt.
The occupants of the Peugeot were a 35-year-old man, a 31-year-old woman and a 15-year-old girl from Moreton in Marsh, and a 20-year-old woman from Chipping Norton.The occupants of the Peugeot were a 35-year-old man, a 31-year-old woman and a 15-year-old girl from Moreton in Marsh, and a 20-year-old woman from Chipping Norton.
The junction of the A429 and A44 in Moreton in Marsh remain shut, as does the A429 Longborough turning, the A429 at Stow, and the Donnington crossroads.The junction of the A429 and A44 in Moreton in Marsh remain shut, as does the A429 Longborough turning, the A429 at Stow, and the Donnington crossroads.