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Police identify woman killed in six-vehicle crash

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Mary Rawlinson, from Cumbria, died in Northumberland in November

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A woman who was killed in a six-vehicle collision in Northumberland has been identified as Mary Rawlinson.

The 81-year-old, from Cumbria, suffered life-threatening injuries when the car she was passenger in was in a crash with a BMW 420D on the A69 on 30 November last year.

Ms Rawlinson was pronounced dead at the scene.

Northumbria Police said they were supporting Ms Rawlinson's family at "a very difficult time".

The crash happened just after 09.00 GMT.

The police believe the vehicle Ms Rawlinson was in was stationary in a layby on the eastbound carriageway, near the roundabout with the A68 in Styford.

An investigation into the collision continues and police have appealed for witnesses to come forward.

Sgt Steven Chappell, of Northumbria Police, said: 鈥淥ur thoughts remain firmly with Mary鈥檚 friends and loved ones at what I鈥檓 sure continues to be a very difficult time for them.

鈥淲e will continue to support them in any way that we can.鈥

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