Tribute to grandmother killed in head-on crash

Eleanor Joy Williamson from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, was pronounced dead at the scene near Peterborough.

The family of a 79-year-old grandmother killed in a head-on crash has paid tribute to her.

Eleanor Joy Williamson was pronounced dead at the scene on the A16 in Peterborough after the collision at about 18:10 GMT on Friday.

Ms Williamson, of Silkstone Common, near Barnsley, South Yorkshire, was a passenger in a silver Kia Sorento when it collided with a silver Ford Fiesta travelling in the opposite direction.

She left behind a husband of 57 years, three children and six grandchildren, her family said.

“She wore many different hats during her life, working for the American air force at Mildenhall and had been involved for many years in education in the Barnsley area," the statement said.

“Joy was also active in the equestrian world and was a member of a number of brass bands.

“In retirement, she took up photography at a competitive level and was always active and delighted in supporting her family in their education, hobbies and employment.

"She also loved travel and driving.”

Police said the driver of the Sorento, a 79-year-old woman from the Spalding area, in Lincolnshire, suffered serious injuries and remained in hospital in a serious but stable condition.

The driver of the silver Fiesta, a 33-year-old man from Sawtry, Cambridgeshire, was still in hospital in a critical condition, Cambridgeshire Constabulary said.

Anyone with information about the collision - which happened between Peterborough and Crowland - was asked to contact the force.