‘Amazing’ Mother Dies After Pushing Her Daughter Out Of Path Of Lorry
Tributes have been paid to a mother who sacrificed her own life while pushing her young daughter out of the way of a lorry.
Rachael Martin, 29, from Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, saved her five-year-old daughter’s life after she rolled into the path of the reversing lorry on her scooter.
But the heroic mother was killed when she was dragged under the wheels of the vehicle on Western Road.
Ms Martin had been walking her two daughters to school at 8.45am last Friday.
Her five-year-old was taken to Birmingham Children’s Hospital by air ambulance and remains in a stable condition after suffering serious pelvic injuries.
A seven-year-old girl was not injured.
Witnesses said the mother dashed into the road to save her daughter.
Heartbroken friends and family paid tribute to Ms Martin on Facebook.
Family member Shane Martin wrote: “Rest In Peace Rachael Martin, you will be sorely missed.
“From me and all the family, another one taken too soon but you saved the little one from the HGV.”
Friend Carla Dare shared a photo of a flower which Rachel had given her just weeks ago, with the caption: “Today I’ve been in complete utter shock by the tragic accident and sudden loss of a truly wonderful close friend of mine.
“Rachael you were a beautiful and amazing young lady who lived every moment for your gorgeous girls Leah and Keira.
“Very few people know exactly what life has thrown at you over the past few years but you fought long and hard through many battles, never giving up you were always so strong.
“I am so going to miss you my beautiful friend RIP Angel.”
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