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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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Woman left lying in crashed car for three days dies

A woman who lay in a crashed car beside her partner for three days, despite the accident being reported days earlier to police, has died.

John Yuill died and Lamara Bell was seriously injured, but has now also died. Credit: PA

Lamara Bell, 25, was left critically injured and her boyfriend, John Yuill, 28, died following the crash at the M9 near Stirling last Sunday. The incident was reported to police that day, but officers did not attaend the scene for 72 hours after another call.

Ms Bell was taken to Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital but has now lost her fight for life, her brother confirmed on Facebook.

Martin Bell stated: "My sister just passed away."

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