Tribute to flooding crash victim

Hannah Hinchliffe, 22, had a wide circle of friends

A 22-year-old woman who died when her car crashed during flash floods in Dorset was "full of fun and warmth," her family have said.

Hannah Hinchliffe was driving her Vauxhall Astra on the A35 near Poole when her car crashed during heavy rain in the early hours of Saturday.

Her mother, Angela, described her daughter as her "shining star".

Torrential rain caused flash flooding across Dorset, submerging roads and trapping people in their homes.

Ms Hinchcliffe's mother added: "That her life has been so tragically cut short leaves such a gaping hole in my heart. We will miss her forever."

'Family comforted'

Her brother, Daniel, said: "Hannah attended Lytchett Manor school where she excelled in sport and always had a love of pool, in which she won several trophies.

"She had a wide circle of friends from school and the pub where she worked as a chef.

"Her family have been comforted by the words of condolences and the many tributes on Hannah's Facebook page, as well as the kindness and support of her friends.

"Hannah was regarded by her friends as a larger than life character, full of fun and warmth. They spoke of the great void she has left behind.

"Hannah was the much loved daughter to Angela and Peter and sister to Daniel and Cain."