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BBC Producer Dies After Car Crash on Canadian Holiday
11 Nov
Summary
- BBC Radio Wales producer dies 4 days after car accident in Canada
- Lynda Shahwan, 53, suffered injuries including fractured rib, lung collapse
- Incident occurred on family vacation in North Vancouver on July 15
In a tragic turn of events, a BBC Radio Wales producer has died four days after being involved in a car accident while on a family vacation in Canada. Lynda Shahwan, a 53-year-old resident of Heath, Cardiff, was a passenger in a vehicle that overturned following a collision in North Vancouver on July 15, 2025.
Shahwan was immediately rushed to Lions Gate Hospital, where she received treatment for her injuries, which included a fractured rib, abdominal bruising, and a collapsed lung. Sadly, despite the medical care, Shahwan succumbed to her injuries and passed away on July 19, 2025.
The incident has left the BBC Radio Wales community and Shahwan's loved ones in mourning. As an experienced and respected producer, Shahwan's contributions to the station were highly valued, and her sudden and tragic death has left a profound impact on her colleagues and the wider media industry.
