Hundreds turn out for horse-drawn carriage funeral of brothers, aged 10 and 23 months, killed in ‘street race’ crash
HUNDREDS of mourners have lined the streets for the funeral of two brothers killed in a suspected street race crash. Sanjay Singh, 10, and his 23-month-old brother Pawanveer are being laid to rest today after the horror smash on March 14 in Wolverhampton. A white horse-drawn carriage carried Sanjay’s coffin, which was adorned with children’s […]
HUNDREDS of mourners have lined the streets for the funeral of two brothers killed in a suspected street race crash.
Sanjay Singh, 10, and his 23-month-old brother Pawanveer are being laid to rest today after the horror smash on March 14 in Wolverhampton.
A white horse-drawn carriage carried Sanjay’s coffin, which was adorned with children’s toys – including a stuffed giraffe.
Flowers spelling out Pawanveer’s name were visible on his tiny coffin as it followed in a silver Rolls Royce hearse.
Around 300 tearful mourners left floral tributes and balloons to the boys before watching the procession pass.
Devastated family members joined the large crowd to pay their respects ahead of the funeral, which is taking place at Gornal Wood Cemetery and Crematorium.
Balloons were also tied up nearby marking Pawanveer’s second birthday.
‘STREET RACE’ CRASH
The boys were pronounced dead at the scene in Wolverhampton when an Audi S3 collided with the BMW being driven by their mum.
Her heartbreaking screams of “my babies, my babies” was heard by neighbours after the hit-and-run smash.
She has been left seriously injured following the crash, which witnesses say unfolded as the Audi raced a Bentley convertible.
HEARTBREAKING TRIBUTES
The family of Sanjay and Pawanveer, from Dudley, said after the double tragedy: “Our family are grieving over the tragic deaths of our two beautiful children, as well as dealing with the shock of the horrific crash.
“We appeal to the general public to come forward as witnesses in order help police find the perpetrator who fled from the scene and to bring him or her to justice.
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“At this time we would appreciate some privacy and space to grieve over our precious loss.
“Your co-operation in this would be very much appreciated.”
Two men aged 31 and 28 were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving but were later released pending further investigation.
