Couple in their 80s killed in crash on their way home from Christmas carols
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Two pensioners were killed in a car accident as they left a Christmas carol service on Sunday, police have confirmed. The couple, in their 80s, were walking down the A148 in High Kelling, Norfolk on Sunday afternoon when they were hit by a white BMW Mini One.
![[An elderly couple were killed after leaving a carol service at All Saints Church in High Kelling, Norfolk. Release date December 24 2024. A couple who died after being hit by a car as they left a Christmas carol service have been named locally. Campbell and Sheila Welsh had left the service at All Saints Church in High Kelling at 4.30pm on Sunday (22 December) when they were struck by a Mini while crossing the A148 back to their car. Emergency services were swiftly called out to the scene and closed the road between the Bridge Road and Gypsies' Lane junctions.]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SEI_234170869-bae7.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
Both victims, named locally as Campbell and Sheila Welsh, died at the scene and a man in his 50s has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving. Police are now seeking witnesses and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Following the incident, Rt Rev Graham Usher, Bishop of Norwich, posted on X: ‘Deeply saddened about the deaths of this couple who were a key part of their local church and had spent the day serving others. ‘Prayers for all involved, and for the family in grief, that the light of Christ’s coming will illuminate their darkest hour.’.
Revd Canon Howard Stoker, the Rector of Holt with High Kelling, said the church would hold a requiem mass for the couple this morning. ‘Understandably, members of our congregations are reeling in shock and filled with sorrow following the tragic death of two much loved members of our church family,’ he said.
‘They were loved and respected for their kindness, generosity and friendship by all who knew them and they will be dearly missed. ‘My thoughts and prayers at this difficult time are with their family and all who are affected by this double tragedy.
