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Woman left lying in crashed car for three days dies

Lamara Bell, 25, who lay in a crashed car off the M9 near Stirling for three days, has died, her brother Martin Bell said.

Her partner John Yuill, 28, died in the accident. Police have apologised to their families for the delay in providing help.

Scotland's Justice Secretary Michael Matheson has now launched an urgent review into how the police handle emergency calls.

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Police search scene of crash where couple were left

Police are searching the side of a motorway where two people were left in a crashed car for three days before being discovered.

Police search for evidence at the side of the M9 Credit: PA

John Yuill, 28, was killed in the smash near Junction 9 of the M9 near Stirling, Scotland. His girlfriend Lamara Bell, 25, is in a critical condition.

Their families have slammed police for allegedly ignoring an initial 999 call reporting the crash, and an investigation has been launched into why the call was not followed up at the time.

Officers ignored an initial 999 call reporting the crash Credit: PA

A manhunt had been launched earlier this week when the couple were reported missing.

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