The family of Humaira Batool, 26, who was jailed for causing the death of her friend in a 143mph Lamborghini crash, has claimed she is "unfit" for prison due to allergies and health problems.
Mohammed Shaan Hussain died on December 21, 2022, in a high-speed crash on the M62. He had hired the vehicle, but Batool was driving it. At Leeds Crown Court, Batool claimed Hussain triggered the crash by pressing buttons in the car, causing a speed boost. However, she had actually been driving at 143mph, struck a barrier, and flipped the vehicle, causing it to explode.
Ten-year sentence and family concerns
Hussain was killed while Batool suffered serious injuries. She was handed a ten-year sentence this November, as reported by Yorkshire Live.
The family claims she is unfit for prison because all she "eats is a bag of chips and a cup of green tea." Speaking to the Daily Mail, family members raised concerns about her ability to cope behind bars.
Sister's account of health and trauma
Her sister, Maryam Kani Knight, said Batool suffers allergies to meat, sugar, gluten, and soya. She said: "All she eats is a bag of chips and a cup of green tea. She's unfit for prison given her mental and physical health. We're just waiting for a phone call or to hear from her."
Knight also said Batool has not been the same person since the crash. She said: "It's been awful. She really tried to build something for herself after everything that happened. She died on that night."
She added that Batool had not been herself "since the night of the accident" and was suffering from "nightmares." Her injuries meant she was unable to get to her feet after the collision and she "can't sleep at night."
