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Family of young Sainsbury's bus crash victim pay tribute to 'adorable' son

The family of a seven-year-old who was killed when a double-decker bus crashed into the front of a Sainsbury's supermarket have paid tribute to their "adorable and caring" son.

Rowan Fitzgerald, 7, of Leamington Spa, was one of two people who lost their lives when the bus crashed into the shop front in Coventry.

Dora Hancox, 76, of Nuneaton, also died in the crash on October 3.

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Coventry bus crash victims named by their families

A message reads: 'To Mum, RIP You did not deserve to die like this' Credit: ITV News

Two people killed in a bus crash in Coventry at the weekend have been named by their families.

Rowan Fitzgerald, 7, of Leamington Spa and Dora Hancox, in her 70s, of Nuneaton, both died when a double decker bus collided with a supermarket.

Rowan’s cousin, an eight-year-old girl, was also injured and she remains in a stable condition in hospital.

The children were travelling with their grandparents on the bus when the accident happened.

Five other people were injured in the crash.

Inspector Paul Bennett, from West Midlands Police, said:

The families of Rowan and Dora have suffered a devastating loss. Like people the length and breadth of Britain, we extend our deepest sympathies to them during this time.

As they struggle to come to terms with their loss, they have chosen at this time not to release any images of their loved ones or to provide any words of tribute.

They have also asked for the media to respect their privacy as they grieve.

– Inspector Paul Bennett, West Mids Police.

The bus driver, a 77-year-old man, has not been arrested but "continues to help investigators", police say.

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