A CHURCH service will be held for the families of people who have lost their lives on the road.

The Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary and Thames Valley Police will be holding two memorial services to support the families and friends of those who have died as a result of road collision. 

The Hampshire service will be held on Sunday, November 19 at 2.30pm in Christ Church, Christchurch Road, Winchester, and will be led by Revd Dom Jones.

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Local dignitaries, roads policing officers and personnel from fire and ambulance services will also be attending to pay their respects to those who have lost their lives on the roads.

Families and friends who have been bereaved as a result of road traffic collisions are also invited to attend the services in remembrance of their loved ones.

Chief Inspector Emma Hart, of the Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit, said: "A death on our roads doesn't just affect those involved in the collision, it creates a devastating ripple which touches bereaved family, friends, colleagues and more.

"It is important we hold these services to remember those who have lost their lives. It is also an opportunity to recognise the professionalism and courage demonstrated by the officers who have to attend the scenes of these collisions."

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Revd Dom Jones added: "These annual services are of the utmost importance to the bereaved families and friends who have lost a loved one on our roads.

"I know that those who attend take immense comfort from meeting others in similar situations and having everybody come together to pay their joint respects."

All are welcome to attend the services are welcome, but due to church capacity it is requested that those wishing to attend contact RDMS@hampshire.police.uk