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Rebecca Koncienzcy

Update on taxi driver after Queensway tunnel crash leaves two dead

The taxi driver from the Queensway Tunnel crash remains in a serious condition.

Merseyside Police confirmed the man, whose identity is unknown, suffered serious injuries following the crash in the early hours of Sunday, October 17.

While the man, in his 40s, is in a serious condition, it is not believed to be life threatening.

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Earlier today, police confirmed the driver of the Audi S3, believed to be 23 years old, died after being in a 'critical condition' for a number of days.

His girlfriend who was a passenger in the car also died in the accident. She has since been named as 22-year-old, Paige Rice, from Birmingham.

It is believed that the Audi S3 was involved in another crash before the fatal crash in the tunnel.

Matrix Inspector Mark Worrell, from Merseyside Police, previously issued an appeal for information.

He said: "Our thoughts go out to the family of the woman who died and those who were injured in this collision.

Paige Rice, 22, from Marston Green, Solihull, was killed in a crash in the Queensway Tunnel on Sunday, October 17 (Instagram/paigericex)

"The incident is currently under investigation and I would ask anyone who saw anything prior to the collision which could assist our enquiries to get in touch.

"It is believed that prior to entering the tunnel the Audi had been in collision with another vehicle on the Hunter Street roundabout. We are currently examining a number of lines of enquiry."

Queensway tunnel closed in Liverpool after fatal crash (Liverpool ECHO)

In an emotional tribute, Paige's mum Clare Rice said the 22-year-old was visiting her boyfriend in Liverpool on the night she died.

Clare described her daughter as "a beautiful woman inside and out."

In a tribute, Clare said: "Paige was just so full of life. She lived life to the full. She was a beautiful woman inside and out. Her smile would light up a room."

She added: "Paige was incredibly popular and had so many friends. She loved the attention but not in an arrogant, bad way.

"She loved dance and drama and as a young girl went to the Valentine Theatre School where she made lots of friends and their friendships continued to this day.

"Paige left the dance school when she was a teenager but carried on her love for dancing on nights out. She was a real party girl."

Paige Rice, from Marston Green, who died in a car crash in the Queensway tunnel. With brother Tyler (Instagram/paigericex)

More than £30,000 has been raised since Paige's death to help support her family and give her a 'send of she deserves.'

More than a thousand people have donated including Manchester City player, Jack Grealish, who donated £5,000.

Clare said: "Paige was visiting her boyfriend in Liverpool when she died. I am still in shock at the moment and the only thing that is keeping me going is the incredible support and lovely tributes that people have left on social media. It shows just how loved she was.

"Paige and myself had spoken recently about death and she told me that if she died to remember that she lived life to the absolute full. And she did."

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