What is the purpose of the remembrance service held in Hull?

The remembrance service in Hull was held to honor and remember those who have died in road crashes around East Yorkshire.

How has the loss of their loved ones affected the families?

The families say the trauma of losing a loved one "lasts forever" and that the grief "doesn't really get easier" over time, even years later.

What is Brake calling for the UK government to do?

Brake, the road safety charity, is calling on the UK government to make intelligent speed assistance, automated emergency braking, and lane-keeping assistance mandatory in all new vehicles in the UK.

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Families Reflect on Lasting Trauma of Losing Loved Ones in East Yorkshire Road Crashes

17 Nov

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Families and friends gather for remembrance service in Hull
Victims' relatives say grief "lasts forever" after losing loved ones
Road safety charity calls for mandatory vehicle safety tech in UK

Families Reflect on Lasting Trauma of Losing Loved Ones in East Yorkshire Road Crashes

On November 17, 2025, families and friends gathered in Hull, East Yorkshire to remember loved ones lost in local road crashes. The solemn remembrance service, held at St Mary's Church in Lowgate, was part of an international day of remembrance for road traffic victims.

Angela Mooring, who lost her son Danny 14 years ago, described the service as "moving," though she added that the grief "doesn't really get easier" with time. Danny's sister, Fiona Eshelby, also attended, saying some years she is too emotional to participate. Hearing her brother's name read out provided comfort, as Eshelby noted the shared "grief and trauma" among attendees.