Tributes to mother and son crash victims

A mother and son who died in a crash near the Shropshire border were today named as tributes were paid to the 'popular' pair.

Kate and Sam Boughton, from Presteigne, died after the car they were travelling in collided with a tractor on the B4362 close to Ludlow on Tuesday.

Sam died at the scene while his mother was airlifted to hospital, where she later died of her injuries.

Mrs Boughton's two other sons today remained in hospital, one in a critical but stable condition and the other in a stable condition.

Councillor Olwyn Barnett, chairman of Herefordshire Council, who lives in Kinsham, near Presteigne, today said the whole area was in shock.

She said: "It really is your worst nightmare and the whole of Presteigne and indeed Herefordshire is in shock at this awful tragedy.

"It is a stark warning of what can happen on the roads and my thoughts and best wishes are with the family.

"I did not know them well but I have been told they were a very popular family in Presteigne and they had many friends. Everyone who has spoken to me speaks very highly of them and everybody is devastated."

Councillor John Kendall, Presteigne Mayor and chairman of governors at John Beddoes School, said his thoughts and prayers were with the family.

Neighbours Chris and Pat Watson, said: "It's an absolute tragedy."

Tributes have also been posted on Facebook.

Cameron Andrews, from Telford, said: "It only ever happens to the best of people. I still can't believe this shocking tragedy has happened."

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