Tribute to mum killed when car crashed into house

Barbara Howard, 78, was taken to hospital and later died from her injuries

A woman who died after a car crashed into her house was "caring" and "glamorous," her family has said.

Barbara Howard, 78, died from her injuries in hospital after a car struck her house in Coventry just before 17:00 BST on Thursday.

West Midlands Police said there had been a collision between a Jaguar car and a VW van at the junction of Shilton Lane and Lentons Lane before the crash, and the Jaguar then hit the house.

The force has appealed for anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage from the area at the time to get in contact.

In a tribute, Ms Howard's family described her as "caring, sharing, glamorous, and stunning" and said she was "someone who loved life".

"Dancing mother of Debbie and Julie, our best friend was taken in the most horrific way," they added in a statement.

"We love her to the moon and back."

Officers spoke to both drivers at the scene of the crash and inquiries continue.

"We are urging anyone with information or footage to get in touch with us," a spokesperson added.