M53 crash: Stephen Shrimpton family pay touching tribute to 'caring' school bus driver

The family of a school bus driver who was killed in a crash on the M53 have paid tribute to a 'caring and thoughtful' husband and dad.

Stephen Shrimpton died in the horror crash on the Merseyside motorway yesterday morning (Friday) after the coach he was driving struck a reservation and overturned. Jessica Baker, 15, also lost her life in the crash.

A total of 58 people were onboard the bus with four children, who were pupils at West Kirby all-girls grammar school and Calday Grange all-boys grammar school, taken to hospital. A 14-year-old boy whose injuries are said to be life-changing is among the injured.

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Following on from his tragic death, Stephen's devastated family have now paid tribute to him in a statement issued through Merseyside Police. They said the 40-year-old will be missed by his wife, children and all of his family and friends.

His family said: "Stephen sadly passed away in a traffic accident. Stephen was a loving husband and father to his wife and his wonderful children, a caring and thoughtful man who would always prioritise others over himself.

"Stephen will be sadly missed by all his friends and family. The family have requested privacy at this devastating time."

Merseyside Police said post-mortem examinations will be carried out next week to establish the causes of death for both Stephen and Jessica. Officers added that those who are in hospital are all in 'stable conditions'.

Detective Sergeant Andy Roper, of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "The thoughts of everyone at