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Family pray for Bab Nolan and son David who remain critically ill after A2 crash that killed Paddy

The family of a much-loved dad killed in a horror crash have spoken of their agonising wait for positive news as doctors battle to save his wife and son.

Bab Nolan, 21, remains under sedation after the crash that killed her husband Paddy while her two-year-old son David's life hangs in the balance.

Tragedy struck two weeks ago, when the couple’s car and caravan overturned on the dual carriageway at Harbledown as they headed to Dover for a trip to Germany.

Patrick Nolan with wife Babara and little son David
Patrick Nolan with wife Babara and little son David

Paddy, a 29-year-old groundworker who lived near Faversham, was killed at the scene.

Bab and little David were airlifted to separate London hospitals to receive emergency care from specialist trauma medics.

Paddy’s brother Felix spoke of the family's wait for news but admitted “it doesn’t look good for David”.

He said: “He’s not made any meaningful improvement and it’s looking increasingly bad.”

He said doctors wanted to speak to Bab about her son and were waiting for her to recover sufficiently to give her the heartbreaking news.

He said: “She came round a bit but was not aware of anything and they put her back to sleep while she continues to be treated.

“But they want her to see her son and be there to make any decisions. We’ll know in the next few days. We are all praying and there’s still hope while there’s breath in his body.

Patrick Nolan with wife Barbara and young son David
Patrick Nolan with wife Barbara and young son David

“The doctors are doing their utmost best. It’s up to God now but anything can happen.”

Felix said the family had been overwhelmed with messages of support and thanked everyone for their kindness.

Police have appealed for witnesses to the crash involving Paddy’s black pick-up and caravan which crashed on the coastbound carriageway of the A2 at Harbledown at around 2.30pm on Thursday, September 15.

Two air ambulances, police, paramedics and fire crews were called to the scene near the BP garage. At one stage both carriageways of the busy road were closed, with traffic heavily backed up in both directions.

Anyone with information about the crash should call the serious collision investigation unit on 01227 795538.

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