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Rachel and daughter Orla Henry
'MY BABY'

Mum’s agony after daughter Oria Henry, 2, is ‘murdered’ in horror lorry smash alongside man, 35, as cops launch probe

A MUM has spoken of her grief after her daughter was “murdered” in a horrific lorry smash where another man died.

Little Oria Henry was travelling in a blue Nissan Qashqai with Ashley Henry, 35, when it collided with a lorry in Anwick, Lincolnshire, on Sunday at around 2.45pm.

Two-year-old Oria Henry with her mum Rachael
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Two-year-old Oria Henry with her mum Rachael

Both Oria and Ashley were declared dead at the scene.

Lincolnshire Police said that after “careful consideration” it was treating Oria’s death as a murder investigation.

It is unclear if anyone in the lorry was seriously injured.

Oria's mum Rachael today shared her grief on Facebook.

She made her profile picture that of herself and a toddler.

She also shared Lincolnshire Police's Facebook post of their statement, writing "My baby" along with a crying emoji and a broken heart emoji.

The post has already attracted a number of comments from friends and family who paid tribute online.

One woman, who also appears to be a mum, wrote: "I cannot imagine the pain you are feeling right now. My heart breaks for you."

Another said: "You’ve been in my mind all day today and yesterday. I can’t begin to imagine what you’re going through and having to find a new way of living.

"You have terrific fight and dignity and beauty inside and out, and I can only imagine how much your daughter Oria was so adored by you and your family."

Another friend added: "My heart really bleeds for you, I could never imagine the pain you must be feeling.”

Lincolnshire Constabulary said the force is not looking for anyone else in connection with the crash.

A police spokesperson said: "Our investigation into the incident continues but after careful consideration we can confirm we have begun a murder investigation into the death of two-year-old Oria.

"We are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident but cannot provide further details at this time.

"Our thoughts remain with the family of those who lost their lives in this collision and specialist officers are supporting them at this difficult time."

If you have information that may help the police in their enquiries, contact the force control room on 101 quoting incident number 264 of 18 June.

Orla Henry and the man were both pronounced dead at the scene
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Orla Henry and the man were both pronounced dead at the scene
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