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Two NHS nurses killed in horror car crash while visiting the Grand Canyon on dream US road trip
By Imogen Braddick,
2023-02-10
TWO NHS nurses have been killed in a horror car crash while visiting the Grand Canyon on a dream US road trip.
Tatiana Brandão, 30, and Raquel Moreira, 28, are understood to have been killed instantly when their Jeep smashed into a bus.
Tatiana Brandao, 30, died alongside her colleague and friend while visiting the Grand Canyon Credit: SolentRaquel Moreira, 28, had worked at Southampton General Hospital for the last five years Credit: SolentRaquel and Tatiana have been described as 'kind and talented' nurses Credit: Facebook
The pair, who worked at Southampton General Hospital, had spent years planning the American road trip.
They had posted pictures of their travels in the days before the fatal crash on February 3.
The "kind and talented" nurses worked together after moving to the UK from their home country Portugal.
According to reports, their Jeep crashed into a bus on State Route 64 in Arizona, which serves as the main entrance into the Grand Canyon.
Tatiana and Raquel were tragically pronounced dead at the scene.
Tatiana's mother-in-law and partner were rushed to hospital with serious injuries.
Pictures from the scene showed their overturned vehicle in the snow on the side of the road.
A video posted by Raquel just two days before the crash showed the pair smiling and laughing as they visited Hollywood and Universal Studios.
Gail Byrne, chief nursing officer at Southampton General Hospital, said the community has been left "shocked and saddened" by the death of their "much-loved colleagues".
"Tatiana, 30, joined the Trust seven years ago and was a highly respected member of the neurology department," she said.
"Raquel, 28, had worked at UHS for the past five years and was a very valued part of the stroke ACP team.
"Both had chosen to move from Portugal to join UHS and had bright careers ahead of them.
“The friends were well-known for their kindness, empathy and enthusiasm. Both were passionate about nursing and providing the very best care for our patients.
"Outside of work they shared a love for new experiences, adventure and living life to the fullest."
She added: “I know I speak on behalf of the entire UHS workforce in saying they will be sorely missed.
"We send our love and condolences to their families at this very sad time.”
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