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Tributes paid to 'amazing' London teacher killed in Cotswolds crash | Tributes paid to 'amazing' London teacher killed in Cotswolds crash |
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Moyra Whelan had been on her way to a wedding at the time of the crash | Moyra Whelan had been on her way to a wedding at the time of the crash |
Relatives of a teacher killed in a four-vehicle crash have paid tribute to her as "the sunshine of our family". | Relatives of a teacher killed in a four-vehicle crash have paid tribute to her as "the sunshine of our family". |
Moyra Whelan, 35, died in hospital following the collision on the afternoon of 2 December on the B4425 at Riversmeet North near Aldsworth in Gloucestershire. | Moyra Whelan, 35, died in hospital following the collision on the afternoon of 2 December on the B4425 at Riversmeet North near Aldsworth in Gloucestershire. |
Ms Whelan, from London, had been on her way to a wedding at the time. | Ms Whelan, from London, had been on her way to a wedding at the time. |
Her family described her as a "straight talking, fun-loving friend to many". | Her family described her as a "straight talking, fun-loving friend to many". |
They said: "We are all mourning the passing of our beloved daughter and sister Moyra Whelan. | They said: "We are all mourning the passing of our beloved daughter and sister Moyra Whelan. |
"She was the second youngest of seven siblings and lived in east London. | "She was the second youngest of seven siblings and lived in east London. |
"Moyra was 35-years-old and the head of history at Woodbridge High School in Woodford, London. Moyra loved her job and the children loved her back. | "Moyra was 35-years-old and the head of history at Woodbridge High School in Woodford, London. Moyra loved her job and the children loved her back. |
"She was an inspirational teacher, a straight talking, fun loving friend to many and the sunshine of our family. | "She was an inspirational teacher, a straight talking, fun loving friend to many and the sunshine of our family. |
"She enjoyed life to the full and was on her way to a wedding of one of her school friends when tragedy struck." | "She enjoyed life to the full and was on her way to a wedding of one of her school friends when tragedy struck." |
'Amazing teacher' | 'Amazing teacher' |
Steven Hogan, headteacher of Woodbridge High School, said: "This is the most terrible and tragic loss to our school. | Steven Hogan, headteacher of Woodbridge High School, said: "This is the most terrible and tragic loss to our school. |
"Ms Whelan was an amazing history teacher and head of department. Her classroom was a superb place to be, buzzing with energy. | "Ms Whelan was an amazing history teacher and head of department. Her classroom was a superb place to be, buzzing with energy. |
"So many students have benefited from her wisdom, knowledge and expertise." | "So many students have benefited from her wisdom, knowledge and expertise." |
Ms Whelan was the second person to die in the collision. | Ms Whelan was the second person to die in the collision. |
One man was declared dead at the scene and 10 others sustained serious injuries. | One man was declared dead at the scene and 10 others sustained serious injuries. |
An 18-year-old woman from Chipping Norton who was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving has since been released on police bail. | An 18-year-old woman from Chipping Norton who was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving has since been released on police bail. |
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