‘Beautiful’ midwife, 61, killed after being hit by van in Tesco car park
A MIDWIFE has died after being hit by a van outside a Tesco with emotional tributes paid to the “beautiful” nurse.
Kathleen Nicol, known as Kathy to her friends and family, was struck in the supermarket’s car park on Baths Road in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent.
The 61-year-old was taken to hospital on Tuesday but passed away the following day.
Friends, colleagues and other members of the community have taken to social media to pay their tributes.
One user wrote: “Oh my lovely friend and ex night buddy Kathy. I hope you’re at peace with the angels.
“A beautiful lady with her warm nature and a fantastic midwife and nurse.
“She helped a great deal of people during her long career. Love and prayers to her family and friends. I’m heartbroken.”
Another added: “She was a nurse at Dougie Mac who I knew and worked with.
“So sad, Rip Kathy you will always be remembered, rest on a fluffy cloud sweetheart. All my love to the family xx”
One neighbour said: “You were such a lovely neighbour. Sending our condolences to your family and friends.”
Another commented: “So sad, I saw the air ambulance trying to land when a was at work. My heart goes out to all the family.”
A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police said her family are being supported by trained officers during this difficult time.
They said: “We can sadly confirm that a woman has died following a collision outside a supermarket in Stoke-on-Trent.
“Officers were called shortly before 12 noon on Tuesday (22 October) to Tesco on Baths Road in Longton following reports of a collision involving a pedestrian and a van.
“The pedestrian, 61-year-old Kathleen Nicol, known by her family as Kathy, was taken to hospital by ambulance with life-threatening injuries.
“Sadly, Kathleen died in hospital yesterday (Wednesday 23 October).
“We’ve deployed specially-trained officers to support her family at this difficult time.
“The driver of the van stayed at the scene and has been assisting officers with the investigation into the collision.
“Anyone who saw what happened or who may have relevant CCTV or dashcam footage should contact us on 101 quoting incident number 275 of 22 October or email ciu@staffordshire.police.uk.”