Seven-year-old girl who died in Lincolnshire crash named

Else Gascoigne died in a crash on 3 January. Credit: Family handout

A seven-year-old girl who died in a crash as she returned from a shopping trip has been named.

Elsie Gascoigne, from Metheringham, Lincolnshire, was in one of two cars which collided on Metheringham Heath Lane at 5.45pm on Friday 3 January.

She was taken to hospital but died in the early hours of Saturday. A man suffered serious injuries. Two others sustained minor injuries.

An online fundraising appeal has been launched to pay for Elsie's funeral and to support the family.

Writing on the fundraising page, organiser Elliott Darlow said Elsie had been travelling home "after going out to spend some of Elsie's Christmas money". He added: "This event is both horrific and unimaginable and we want to support the family through this tough time."

The incident involved a blue Kia Rio and a white Citroen Relay. Lincolnshire Police are asking witnesses to get in touch.

Elsie's family are being supported by specially-trained officers.

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