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Katie Weston

'Much loved' couple with seven children and 15 grandchildren die in car crash

Tributes have been paid to a "much-loved" elderly couple who were killed in a car crash.

Michael McDonald, 86, and his 78-year-old wife Mary died at the scene of the three-car collision in Pembrokeshire, south-west Wales, on Tuesday.

Three others, including two children, were taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Mr and Mrs McDonald, who leave behind seven children, were originally from Birmingham but lived in Tenby since 1982.

In a statement, their family said: “Michael and Mary were much loved parents to seven children and had 15 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

"They were devout Catholics who were actively involved in the parish community in Tenby over the past 40 years.

The couple died at the scene of the collision in Pembrokeshire on Tuesday (Media Wales)

"They will be sadly missed by all. We would like to thank all the emergency services personnel who assisted at the scene.”

It is understood the three people injured in the crash sustained serious injuries, but not life-threatening.

Police are appealing for further information about the collision, which involved a silver Hyundai i10, a white Peugeot 3008 and a silver Mini.

A spokesman for Dyfed-Powys Police said: “We are appealing for witnesses who may have information about a fatal collision on the A4115 between Templeton and Cross Hands, Pembrokeshire, which occurred just before 5.30pm on Tuesday, October 25."

In an earlier statement, the force said: “Sadly, an elderly man and an elderly woman, both travelling in the same car, died as a result of their injuries.

“Their next of kin has been informed.

“One adult and two children have been taken to hospital with serious injuries.”

Anyone with information or dashcam footage that could help officers with their investigation is asked to report it to PS Paul Owen-Williams at Dyfed-Powys Police, either online, by emailing 101@dyfed-powys.police.uk, or by calling 101.

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