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| Cardiff hit-and-runs: Prayers in Ely for victims | Cardiff hit-and-runs: Prayers in Ely for victims |
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| Prayers are to be said for victims of the Cardiff hit-and-runs which killed one woman and injured 13 other people. | Prayers are to be said for victims of the Cardiff hit-and-runs which killed one woman and injured 13 other people. |
| A special service is being held in the suburb where Karina Menzies, 32, died when she was hit by a van along with two of her children on Friday. | A special service is being held in the suburb where Karina Menzies, 32, died when she was hit by a van along with two of her children on Friday. |
| It takes place at the Church of the Resurrection in Ely at 17:00 BST on Sunday. | It takes place at the Church of the Resurrection in Ely at 17:00 BST on Sunday. |
| Nine people remain in hospital, including two adults in intensive care, who were injured at other locations. | Nine people remain in hospital, including two adults in intensive care, who were injured at other locations. |
| A 31-year-old man is being questioned on suspicion of murder. | A 31-year-old man is being questioned on suspicion of murder. |
| Otis Williams, a friend of Ms Menzies, said he had visited her children in hospital. | Otis Williams, a friend of Ms Menzies, said he had visited her children in hospital. |
| He said the 23-month-old had a fractured pelvis and broken legs, and the eight-year-old had a serious head injury. | He said the 23-month-old had a fractured pelvis and broken legs, and the eight-year-old had a serious head injury. |
| The Reverend Jan Gould, who will lead Sunday's service, said: "This will be an opportunity for the whole community to come together, share their grief and find support. | |
| "People here are numb at the moment and in shock - it's like a state of carnage. | "People here are numb at the moment and in shock - it's like a state of carnage. |
| "Fortunately, despite its problems, Ely is a very close-knit community and people here are wonderful at pulling together and supporting each other. | "Fortunately, despite its problems, Ely is a very close-knit community and people here are wonderful at pulling together and supporting each other. |
| "They always turn to the church in times of trouble and we are here to help, however we can." | |
| The parish said its bereavement team would offer guidance and pastoral care for people who needed support. | The parish said its bereavement team would offer guidance and pastoral care for people who needed support. |
| The Archbishop of Wales, Dr Barry Morgan, has also said his thoughts and prayers are with the families of those affected. | The Archbishop of Wales, Dr Barry Morgan, has also said his thoughts and prayers are with the families of those affected. |
| "A tragic incident like this shows how fragile life is and how vulnerable we all are," he said. | "A tragic incident like this shows how fragile life is and how vulnerable we all are," he said. |
| The Most Rev George Stack, the Archbishop of Cardiff, said he was "shocked and saddened" by the incident. | The Most Rev George Stack, the Archbishop of Cardiff, said he was "shocked and saddened" by the incident. |
| The van's two-mile journey came to the police's attention at around 15:30 BST on Friday when there were reports of an incident at Crossways Road in Ely. | The van's two-mile journey came to the police's attention at around 15:30 BST on Friday when there were reports of an incident at Crossways Road in Ely. |
| There were chaotic scenes around the city as it soon became clear many other people had been injured elsewhere. | There were chaotic scenes around the city as it soon became clear many other people had been injured elsewhere. |
| Many were women and children returning home from school. | Many were women and children returning home from school. |
| Police revealed on Saturday that people were also assaulted outside the van, possibly with a weapon. | Police revealed on Saturday that people were also assaulted outside the van, possibly with a weapon. |
| And they want anyone who saw a black Renault Clio being driven on the wrong side of Western Avenue, near the Tesco Extra store, at around 15:25 BST on Friday to get in touch. | And they want anyone who saw a black Renault Clio being driven on the wrong side of Western Avenue, near the Tesco Extra store, at around 15:25 BST on Friday to get in touch. |
| Meanwhile, the Welsh Blood Service said its emergency clinics held since the incidents were full, but appealed for regular donors to continue coming forward to give blood. | Meanwhile, the Welsh Blood Service said its emergency clinics held since the incidents were full, but appealed for regular donors to continue coming forward to give blood. |
| "We've had incredible support from the public but stocks were low before this terrible incident," said Tracy Sampson, of the service. | "We've had incredible support from the public but stocks were low before this terrible incident," said Tracy Sampson, of the service. |
| "As a service, it will take a while to replenish our stocks. | "As a service, it will take a while to replenish our stocks. |
| "We set up emergency clinics which are fully booked but we would like to appeal to regular donors to attend their regular sessions." | "We set up emergency clinics which are fully booked but we would like to appeal to regular donors to attend their regular sessions." |
| In Ely, candles and flowers continue to be left at the scene of the collision that killed Ms Menzies. | In Ely, candles and flowers continue to be left at the scene of the collision that killed Ms Menzies. |
| Many were from people who knew the dead woman and they expressed shock about what had happened on their doorstep. | Many were from people who knew the dead woman and they expressed shock about what had happened on their doorstep. |
| Cardiff City players wore black armbands during their Championship game at Nottingham Forest on Saturday afternoon as a mark of respect. | Cardiff City players wore black armbands during their Championship game at Nottingham Forest on Saturday afternoon as a mark of respect. |
| South Wales Police are asking for anyone with information to contact 0800 096 0095. | South Wales Police are asking for anyone with information to contact 0800 096 0095. |