Service remembers crash victims

A special memorial service is being held to remember people who have lost their lives in road crashes in the Thames Valley.

The multi-faith service is taking place at St Mary the Virgin Church in Thame, Oxfordshire, on Sunday afternoon.

Members of the emergency services, including paramedics and fire crews, will attend along with the family of victims, to remember their lives.

Every year about 150 people die on Thames Valley roads, police said.

The service is being led by the Bishop of Dorchester.

'Open to all'

It was an opportunity for emergency services workers to "reflect on collisions they have attended and people they have tried to help", said Supt Mick Doyle, head of roads policing.

Force Chaplain, David Wilbraham, added: "We include readings from various faiths and they'll be a variety of people taking part.

"The service is open to all, and is one of many being held across the world to mark the UN World Remembrance Day for road traffic victims.

"I would especially invite those who want to remember friends and loved ones who have died on roads either within Thames Valley or elsewhere."