Jessica Baker, 15, and coach driver Stephen Shrimpton, 40, were killed as the coach overturned
An online memorial page has been set up by the family of a 'wonderful' teenage girl who was killed when her school bus overturned on the M53.In a tribute issued after the collision, Jessica’s family said the talented climber was a “warm-hearted, wonderful daughter, granddaughter and niece, devoted sister and loyal friend”.
In a statement issued on Monday, her family said: “Jessica loved all sports and chose GCSE PE as one of her options, but her overriding passion was for both indoor and outdoor climbing. Despite being a teenager, Jessica was able to communicate with everyone she came into contact with regardless of their age.
Her family added their thanks for the “very kind comments and offers of support” they had received at “this extremely difficult time”. A total of 58 children were involved in the incident and four needed hospital treatment, including a 14-year-old boy whose injuries were said to be 'life-changing'.
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