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‘Beautiful soul’ killed in A350 crash named locally as tributes flow in on social media

byDaniel Jae Webb
4 March 2022 | 8.11am
‘Beautiful soul’ killed in A350 crash named locally as tributes flow in on social media
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Dozens of people have paid tribute to a man who died in a crash on the A350 in Chippenham.

Tom Gower, 30s, was pronounced dead after being struck by a lorry shortly after crashing his own car into a ditch at around 5am yesterday morning (3 March).

The Chippenham father, who had a love for skating, has been described as a ‘beautiful soul’ as tributes flow in on social media.

Luke Salter wrote: “Absolutely tragic news. Still can’t process this.

READ MORE: ‘Distressed’ man fatally struck by lorry after crashing car into ditch on A350 

“My thoughts are with your family and everyone within the circles that knew you mate. Fly high young brother. Till next time.”

“I’m going to miss you my friend”, Liam Doyle penned.

He added: Devastated is an understatement! You were a great friend of my whole family! An amazing father and a pal of the majority of Chippenham!

“Ran out of GOWER POWER 3/3/22”

Kimberley Astra Kennedy Chapman wrote: “Rest easy Tom Gower honestly a beautiful soul, sad day for Chippenham.”

Chris Lloyd typed: “Another great passes, sleep tight Tom Gower”

Jamie Grigor said: “RIP Tom Gower hope there is a massive skate park up there for you.”

READ MORE: ‘Distressed’ man fatally struck by lorry after crashing car into ditch on A350 

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