Driver killed in Airdrie crash involving bus and three cars named as family pay tribute

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Driver killed in Airdrie crash involving bus and three cars named as family pay tribute
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Francis 'Frank' Hooper, 58, was injured after his car collided with a bus and two other vehicles on Stirling Street on Friday. He was taken to hospital where he sadly passed away.

A driver who died in a horror crash involving a bus and three cars in Airdrie has been named as Francis 'Frank' Hooper.

The 58-year-old sadly lost his life following a collision on Stirling Street, at around 3.25pm on Friday, October 11. It is understood the car being driven by Frank, who is from the North Lanarkshire town, collided with a bus and two other vehicles. He was taken to hospital where he died a short time later. His family have asked for privacy following the tragedy.READ MORE: Glasgow street taped off in 'serious' police incident as officers stand guard

In a tribute shared through Police Scotland, they said: "Frank was a much loved husband, father, and grandfather and will be missed by all who knew him."Road Policing Sergeant Nick Twigg said: "Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of Mr Hooper. "Enquiries to establish the full circumstances are ongoing and anyone who has not already spoken to officers is asked to contact us via 101, quoting incident number 2154 of Friday, 11 October, 2024."Sign up to our daily Glasgow Live newsletter here to receive news and features direct to your inbox

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