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Cardiff hit-and-runs: Brother pays tribute to Karina | Cardiff hit-and-runs: Brother pays tribute to Karina |
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The brother of Karina Menzies, who was killed during the Cardiff hit-and-runs, has said she "saved the lives" of her two children. | The brother of Karina Menzies, who was killed during the Cardiff hit-and-runs, has said she "saved the lives" of her two children. |
The 32-year-old died and 13 other people were struck by a van in the city over a 30 minute period on Friday. | The 32-year-old died and 13 other people were struck by a van in the city over a 30 minute period on Friday. |
Ms Menzies's family has paid tribute to her, saying she "lived for her kids". | Ms Menzies's family has paid tribute to her, saying she "lived for her kids". |
A 31-year-old man is being questioned on suspicion of murder and nine people remain in hospital, including two adults in intensive care. | A 31-year-old man is being questioned on suspicion of murder and nine people remain in hospital, including two adults in intensive care. |
A special service will be held later at the Church of the Resurrection in Ely. | A special service will be held later at the Church of the Resurrection in Ely. |
Friends of Ms Menzies are also planning a tribute to her on Sunday close to the site of where she was killed. | Friends of Ms Menzies are also planning a tribute to her on Sunday close to the site of where she was killed. |
Police have now formally named Ms Menzies as the hit-and-run victim and her family released a statement, describing her as a "lovely girl". | Police have now formally named Ms Menzies as the hit-and-run victim and her family released a statement, describing her as a "lovely girl". |
"She lived for her kids and her brothers and sisters and everything she did was for her family," the family said. | "She lived for her kids and her brothers and sisters and everything she did was for her family," the family said. |
"She was a good friend to everyone and was well thought of in the community. She will be sorely missed by everyone." | "She was a good friend to everyone and was well thought of in the community. She will be sorely missed by everyone." |
Ms Menzies' brother, Craig, told BBC Radio 5 Live what he had learned about the incident, saying his sister had apparently screamed and thrown her children out of the way. He added: "She's saved their lives, basically." | Ms Menzies' brother, Craig, told BBC Radio 5 Live what he had learned about the incident, saying his sister had apparently screamed and thrown her children out of the way. He added: "She's saved their lives, basically." |
Mr Menzies said his sister was "loved and respected by so many people" and he added: "It's a total waste of a life." | Mr Menzies said his sister was "loved and respected by so many people" and he added: "It's a total waste of a life." |
"She was the world to me. She was my sister, she was my best friend, she was my back up - you could turn to Karina with anything," he said. | "She was the world to me. She was my sister, she was my best friend, she was my back up - you could turn to Karina with anything," he said. |
"She was a lively, bubbly person, she was on a level. There were so many good things you could say about her. | "She was a lively, bubbly person, she was on a level. There were so many good things you could say about her. |
"We will be lost without her. It just won't be the same. It's like a part of me missing." | "We will be lost without her. It just won't be the same. It's like a part of me missing." |
Ms Menzies's eldest child, who is 10, is on a "dream holiday" in Florida and Mr Menzies said: "She don't even know yet, and she ain't gonna know until she gets back, we've decided as a family, you know, just let her enjoy her holiday and we'll have to break it to her then." | Ms Menzies's eldest child, who is 10, is on a "dream holiday" in Florida and Mr Menzies said: "She don't even know yet, and she ain't gonna know until she gets back, we've decided as a family, you know, just let her enjoy her holiday and we'll have to break it to her then." |
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 service is expected to include an address from local MP Kevin Brennan and candle lighting. | |
The Reverend Jan Gould, who will lead Sunday's service, which starts at 17:00 BST, said: "This will be an opportunity for the whole community to come together, share their grief and find support. | The Reverend Jan Gould, who will lead Sunday's service, which starts at 17:00 BST, 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." | "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. |