Thousands raised for Lidl crash victim's family

Thousands of pounds have poured in for the family of a "much-loved" man who was killed after a car crashed through the entrance of a Lidl supermarket.

Father-of-two James Singh Jagpal, 39, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash in Wolverhampton, which emergency services were called to just before 18:00BST on 23 October.

An online fundraiser has been set up to help towards his funeral costs and, within just two days, more than £8,100 has been raised.

"No family should ever have to experience such heartbreaking loss, and no words can truly express the pain and emptiness left behind," said Sophie Jagpal, a family member who set up the page.

She added: "In a moment, this family's world has been turned upside down as they try to come to terms with a loss they could never have prepared for.

"We want to bring our family, friends and wider community together to show them that they are not alone and that they have people around them who care deeply and want to help in any way they can."

In a statement issued by police, James, from Wolverhampton, was described by his family as "a much-loved son and brother, devoted partner of over 20 years and loving father to two wonderful daughters".

They paid tribute to his "kindness, generosity and wonderful sense of humour".

Two people who suffered serious injuries inside the building have since been discharged from hospital, West Midlands Police said.

The driver, a woman in her 70s, has also been released from hospital and will be "spoken to in due course", the force added.

Four other people were treated by paramedics and discharged at the scene.

Floral tributes have been left at the site, and the store remains closed while repair work is carried out.

In a statement, Lidl said it was saddened by the incident and that the store would remain closed until further notice.

Police have asked anyone who was in the Finchfield Hill area on the evening of the crash and saw a blue Renault Zoe to contact the force. The death is not being treated as suspicious.

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