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'Devastation' of Callum Bruce crash death families | 'Devastation' of Callum Bruce crash death families |
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Relatives of a 16-month-old boy killed in a crash which left his mother critically injured and another driver dead have spoken of their devastation. | |
Callum Bruce, from the Alford area of Aberdeenshire, died after a two-car collision on the A944 Kingswells to Westhill road on Wednesday. | Callum Bruce, from the Alford area of Aberdeenshire, died after a two-car collision on the A944 Kingswells to Westhill road on Wednesday. |
His mother, Fiona Black, was left in a critical condition. | His mother, Fiona Black, was left in a critical condition. |
The driver of the other car, a 77-year-old man, has also died in hospital, Grampian Police said. | |
Callum's mother's relatives, and those of Callum's father Martin Bruce, said the 16-month-old's memory would be treasured. | |
'Smiling face' | |
The Bruce and Black families said in a statement: "We the families are absolutely devastated by what has happened and are finding it very difficult to come to terms with losing our wonderful little boy. | |
"In particular, we will treasure the memory of him with his smiling face and his joyful excitement, especially when in the swimming pool. | |
"Meanwhile all our attention and thoughts continue with the focus on Fiona's fight for a full recovery. | |
"We would like to thank everyone for their support and condolences at this time." |
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