Service after bus tragedy
A date has been set for a thanksgiving service to celebrate the life of a Shropshire woman killed in an accident which also left her daughter and granddaughter badly injured.
The service in memory of Elizabeth Panton, 65, of Beresford Road, Market Drayton, will be held at St Mary's Church in the town on June 22.
Mrs Panton died after being crushed by a bus on April 25 in London and her daughter Sarah Hope and granddaughter Pollyana, two, are both recovering after being seriously injured.
Pollyanna lost her leg below the knee following surgery.
Today, the vicar of St Mary's, The Reverend Michael Hayes, said the service had been set up at the family's request and would be held from 2.30pm.
A private family funeral has previously been held at Emstrey Crematorium, in London Road, Shrewsbury, and the thanksgiving service will allow people the chance to pay their respects.
Mr Hayes added it had also been arranged this month to allow Mrs Hope the chance to recover from her injuries and attend.
