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A mum, dad and son died in a motorway crash on the M5 final month, leaving an eight-year-old orphaned. Andy Moore, Swala Harding and son, Sebastian, 14, have been killed within the single automobile collision between Junction 14 and Michaelwood Services on May 30. The household was heading residence on the finish of a vacation in Cornwall. The daughter, aged eight, survived the crash with accidents described as critical however not life-threatening, in response to a pal of the household.

A GoFundMe web page has been set as much as assist the teenager’s restoration and pay for funeral prices. It has raised greater than £16,000 in direction of a £20,000 goal. The web page reads: “Andy and Swala’s daughter is doing well in her recovery but it will undoubtedly be a long and hard road back to full health, both physically and mentally.

“To assist their pretty little lady adapt to her new future and assist contribute in direction of the price of her dad and mom and brother’s funeral, we’re asking if individuals would assist us increase some cash to make her life that little bit simpler.”

Meanwhile, tributes have been paid to Sebastian and his family by two rugby teams the youngster played for.

Chesterfield Panthers’ tribute read: “It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the devastating information of the tragic passing of three much-loved members of our Panthers household — Seb Moore, his father Andy Moore, and Seb’s mum Swala Harling.

“Seb joined Chesterfield Panthers RUFC at the start of this season, becoming part of our Under 15s squad.

“While he had spent a lot of his rugby journey with Tupton Rugby Union Football Club, Seb and Andy turned a part of our membership like they’d all the time been with us — revered by teammates, coaches and fogeys alike.”

The club added both Sebastian and Andy left a lasting impression on everyone who met them and their loss is deeply felt by all.

It continued: “Swala’s passing is equally heartbreaking. Though not as carefully concerned on the membership, it’s clear how a lot love and heat she dropped at her household, and the way deeply missed she can be by those that knew her.

“Our thoughts and love go out to their family and friends during this incredibly painful time — especially to Seb’s younger sister, just eight years old, who survived the accident and is now beginning her journey toward recovery.

“She has already proven exceptional power and resilience, and we are going to proceed to carry her in our hearts within the days, weeks and months forward.”

A Facebook group for Sebastian’s former team, Tupton Rugby Club, also shared a touching tribute. Emma Kirk wrote: “We at Tupton Rugby Club have been devastated to listen to concerning the tragic accident that resulted within the lack of two of our expensive dad and mom, Andy and Swala, and their son Seb, who was a participant inside our minis and junior sections of the membership.

“They have left behind a beloved eight-year-old daughter, and we are asking for your support by donating to the GoFundMe page that will help support this little girl on her road to recovery.”