‘Shining star’ Lancashire teen killed in horror HGV crash on way to perform in theatre show

A talented Lancashire student described as a "shining star" tragically lost her life when the car she was travelling in collided with a lorry while heading to a theatre show.

Rosa Taylor, 19, was making her way to a performance in Corsham, Wiltshire, when the fatal accident occurred on the A4 Bath Road at approximately 1.30pm on Thursday, July 24. Police confirmed the Hyundai i10 collided with a Scania Tipper HGV, with Rosa, who was a passenger in the vehicle, being declared dead at the scene. Advertisement

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The female driver and male passenger in the car sustained serious injuries and were taken to hospital.

Gareth Taylor has now paid tribute to his daughter, from Upholland[1].