Two 'devoted' mothers among three killed in A46 crash near Leicester
Two 'devoted' mothers among three killed in A46 crash near Leicester

Two mothers have been named among the three victims of a fatal crash on the A46 near Leicester.

Neeru Patel, 42, and Bhamini Karsan, 42, both from Leicester, died after the blue BMW 5 series they were travelling in left the road between Thrussington and Sileby on December 13.

A third woman also died in the collision. Her family has requested that her name not be released at this time. Police were called to the scene at 1.01am by a fourth person in the car, who suffered minor injuries.

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In statements, the families described the two women as devoted mothers. Neeru's family said she "lived a life rooted in love, compassion and quiet faith" and was "devoted above all to her family". Bhamini's family said she was "a loving and devoted mother, wife and daughter" with a "warm and bubbly personality".

A 37-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has been released under investigation. Police are appealing for witnesses or dashcam footage from between 12.30am and 1.05am on the A46.

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