This is heartbreaking. A 16-year-old was killed in a automotive accident whereas on the way in which to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour live performance in Australia.
According to 9News, Mieka Pokarier, her 10-year-old sister Freya Pokarier, and her mom have been driving in an SUV from the Gold Coast to the pop star’s live performance in Melbourne on Thursday after they instantly crashed head-on with a semi-trailer. The three members of the family have been injured within the automotive accident. Emergency companies rushed to the scene of the crash to offer medical remedy. Sadly, Mieka succumbed to her accidents and was pronounced lifeless on the scene.
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Per The Weekend Australian, Frey was taken to Sydney’s Westmead Hospital in vital situation and positioned in an induced coma. Their mother was transported to Dubbo Hospital with minor accidents. She is in secure situation presently. As for the truck driver, he additionally was taken to Dubbo Hospital in secure situation. For extra particulars on the accident, watch (under):
A 16-year-old fan on her approach to a Taylor Swift live performance has been killed, and her 10-year-old sister critically injured in stunning highway crash.
Their automotive collided with a semi trailer close to Dubbo on Thursday evening. #9News @MassiliaAili pic.twitter.com/KdfLiWNEoX
— 9News Sydney (@9NewsSyd) February 17, 2024
Since the information of their dying broke, Mieka’s father, Peter Pokarier, expressed his grief in an announcement on Facebook. He wrote:
“My family and what I live for … I’m devastated !!!!”
Her godmother, Karleigh Fox, additional shared on a GoFundMe web page that the household had been wanting ahead to attending Taylor’s concert events in Melbourne and Sydney earlier than the tragedy occurred. She mentioned:
“Last night one of my dearest friends was driving from the Gold Coast to Melbourne with two of her children (my god children) when they were involved in a front on collision with a semi trailer. We are heartbroken to have lost one of her children (aged 16) whilst the 10 year old has been lifted to Westmead Hospital in critical condition, fighting for her life with brain injuries, a damaged pelvis and broken leg. … This was supposed to be a road trip of a life time with them going to concerts in both Melbourne and Sydney.”
So devastating. In an replace on Saturday, Karleigh mentioned Peter and the older sister of Mieka and Freya have been by the 10-year-old’s bedside over the previous few days. Their mother additionally has been reunited with the household.
At this time, police are investigating the reason for the accident. TMZ reviews nobody has been arrested and charged. Our hearts exit to the sufferer’s households.
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