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Obviously shouldn't be apportioning blame at this point, but when you read about an early-morning collision involving a taxi and a 20-something driver then it's easy to jump to conclusions.


Woman dies and two men seriously injured in tunnel crash

https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/li ... y-21883470

Queensway Tunnel remains closed as police investigate collision


Image: Liverpool Echo

A woman has died and two men were seriously injured after a crash inside the Queensway Tunnel this morning.

The crash involved a taxi and an Audi S3, that was travelling towards Wirral, just before 12.30am.

The male driver and female passenger of the Audi sustained multiple injuries in the collision and were taken to hospital, where the woman, who is in her 20s, died.

The taxi driver, a man in is 40s, suffered serious injuries. He was also transferred to hospital where he remains.

The Queensway Tunnel - also known as the Birkenhead Tunnel - remains closed as police carry out investigations. Drivers are being advised to find alternative routes.

A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: "We can confirm we are investigating following a fatal road traffic collision in the Queensway tunnel in the early hours of this morning, Sunday 17th October.

"Officers were contacted at 12.25am following reports an Audi S3, travelling towards Wirral, had been in a collision with a taxi inside the tunnel.


Image: Liverpool Echo

"The male driver and female passenger of the Audi sustained multiple injuries and were transferred to hospital, where the woman, who is in her 20s, sadly died.

"The male driver, also in his 20s, remains in hospital in a critical condition.

"The male taxi driver, a man in his 40s, suffered serious injuries and is also in hospital.

"Next of kin have been made aware and are being supported by specialist officers."

Matrix Inspector Mark Worrell said: “Our thoughts go out to the family of the woman who died and those who were injured in this collision.

“The incident is currently under investigation and I would ask anyone who saw anything prior to the collision which could assist our enquiries to get in touch.

“It is believed that prior to entering the tunnel the Audi had been in collision with another vehicle on the Hunter Street roundabout. We are currently examining a number of lines of enquiry.”

If you witnessed the incident or have any CCTV, dashcam or other footage contact Merseyside Police on (0151) 777 5747, email: rpiu@merseyside.police.uk, or via @MerPolCC on Twitter, or ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook, with reference 21000720520.

Well the Metro has obviously made up its mind about who's to blame here


Woman dies after taxi smashes into her car in tunnel

https://metro.co.uk/2021/10/18/queenswa ... -15440000/


But nothing new in the article, however it did draw my attention to this from the police inspector, which I'd kind of forgotten about:


So the Audi had already collided with another vehicle before entering the tunnel. Yet once in the tunnel the Metro has concluded that the taxi driver 'smashes into' the Audi, and the woman dies as a consequence

I can’t understand why the Mersey tunnels (and the Birkenhead in particular) has never had speed cameras fitted, it’s a 30 mph zone and no central barrier between the 4 lanes of traffic . I’m not a big fan of speed cameras but when they are there for a legitimate safety reason I have no qualms with them. Average speeds cameras would seem ideal.

very sad but it's a question of which vehicle crossed the line and that won't be revealed unless there is a court case

so many possibilities such as falling asleep at the wheel being high on drink and drugs or just excess speed causing loss of control

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Lost track of this one, but there's been quite a few reports on it, but mainly on the Birmingham Mail's website by the looks of it, because the 22-year-old victim Paige Rice was from Solihull.

But perhaps the reason for the numerous articles is both because of her age, and also because she looks like she should be a contestant on Love Island, or whatever. So there's lots of Instagram-style photos, Facebook tributes, and a GoFundMe page, etc, etc.

The GoFundMe page has raised £32k, including £5k from Jack Grealish.

But latest is that the 23-year-old Audi driver has also died, although he hasn't been named yet, and the report just says he's 'believed to be' 23.

The latest report also says this:




Paige Rice's boyfriend dies as taxi crash claims second victim

https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/m ... ts-wrapper

He was critically injured in Liverpool collision that left 22-year-old Paige dead

Yet another piece on the Echo's website, the headline of which should be self-explanatory. But it says little more than that the driver is in a serious condition, but not thought to be life threatening.

But the bulk of the article is yet another rehash, with several photos of Paige Rice, numerous paragraphs of tribute, and the GoFundMe page is mentioned again. Some of the commenters on the Echo's website are a bit cynical about all this.

Indeed, even the strapline below seems to assume that readers know all about it already. I mean, it doesn't really make sense unless you already know it was a collision between a taxi and an Audi.


Update on taxi driver after Queensway tunnel crash leaves two dead

https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/li ... y-21932900

The driver and passenger, Paige Rice, of the Audi died in the crash

This again rehashes the whole thing and, despite the headline, is mostly about Paige Rice, with the obligatory photos.

But the driver is still in hospital after more than a fortnight, and still with the 'serious, but not life threatening' injuries.

And still no details released about the deceased male driver of the Audi.

But Paige's online funding appeal has now reached over £32k.

But, unlike the shedload of comments on previous pieces, seems the Echo has disabled them for this latest instalment


Update on taxi driver severely hurt in tunnel crash

https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/li ... e-22069785

The taxi driver, a man in his 40s, is still in a serious condition following a collision that also led to the deaths of a man and a woman

Yet another update, which is in fact just to say that the driver is still receiving hospital treatment more than a month after the crash (not sure if that means he's still *in* hospital).

But again many of the comments on the Echo's website are claiming that these updates are just to promote the crowdfunder for the deceased young woman Paige Rice.

And still questioning why no details about the deceased Audi driver have been released.


Update on taxi driver hurt in fatal tunnel crash

https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/li ... l-22276632

It's been more than a month since the crash that claimed the life of Paige Rice and her boyfriend

probably because of police enquiries

and the other driver probably not made sufficient progress

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Taxi driver hopefully home for Xmas.

https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/li ... l-22460684

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a nice Prezzie for his family

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Another rehash, and the same old photos of Paige Rice, but at least this time there is a bit of fresh news:


https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/li ... l-22794244

But around 50 comments on the Echo's website, mostly about why the deceased driver of the Audi has never been named.

Some obviously quite well informed, while others maybe not, including, for example, that the reason Jack Grealish donated £5k to Paige's crowdfunder was because the deceased driver was a footballer, or maybe a relative of one. Or that police are trying to cover up their own misdeeds in some shape or form

One particular contributor called 'Mersey' seems quite well informed, and has posted quite a few comments - just four of them below.

But not sure if all this is conspiracy theory, or whether it's quite normal for police to withold a name in such circumstances. Well at least I suspect it isn't normal as such, but maybe police do have good reasons for witholding his name, other than the fact that he was a famous person, or a close relative of one

there are many reasons the police might want his name left out of the papers

including the possibility he was working for them under cover

he was on the witness protection program

he works for MI5

he is a member of the royal family

OR they want to charge him once he is recovered and releasing details of his identity might prejudice the case against him

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How would you suggest they charge him, then? Using a ouija board during a séance?

But, yes, thanks for your suggestions as regards why they're not naming the dead Audi driver, which are presumably not beyond the realms of possibility.

But I suspect the real reasons will turn out to be a tad more mundane