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An online memorial page has been set up by the family of a 'wonderful' teenage girl who was killed when her school bus overturned on the M53.
Jessica Baker, 15, and coach driver Stephen Shrimpton, 40, were killed as the coach overturned on the M53 near junction five at Hooton, Cheshire, on September 29.
In a tribute issued after the collision, Jessica’s family said the talented climber was a “warm-hearted, wonderful daughter, granddaughter and niece, devoted sister and loyal friend”.
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The West Kirby Grammar School pupil had taken part in climbing competitions across the UK as she represented the North West and Wales.
In a statement issued on Monday, her family said: “Jessica loved all sports and chose GCSE PE as one of her options, but her overriding passion was for both indoor and outdoor climbing. Despite being a teenager, Jessica was able to communicate with everyone she came into contact with regardless of their age.
She was often seen offering support to fellow climbers on how to achieve a problem/route they were trying to complete. Jessica was planning to explore a career in sport in some way and was due to begin her coaching qualifications later this year towards this goal.”
Her family added their thanks for the “very kind comments and offers of support” they had received at “this extremely difficult time”.
An online MuchLoved page has been set up to allow people to share their pictures, videos and thoughts of Jessica for the family to keep along with donations in her memory to charity Climbers Against
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A schoolgirl with a passion for climbing who died when her school bus overturned on the M53 has been remembered at her funeral.
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