Fundraiser launched for pregnant mum who died in van fire

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 11:13 · Archive

A fundraiser has been launched for Samantha Natalie Phythian, 35, who died in a van fire in Prestatyn while pregnant.

Samantha Natalie Phythian, known as Sammi to her friends and family, died in a van fire on Gas Works Lane, Prestatyn, on the evening of Sunday, October 4. The 35-year-old was from Rhyl and leaves behind her children and loved ones.

A postmortem examination revealed that Sammi was pregnant at the time of her death. Her family have remembered her as 'an outgoing, lively, and full-of-life personality who brought her own special light into the lives of those around her'.

Maryjane Haggerty has launched a fundraiser on behalf of Sammi's family on gofundme to give her the 'send off she deserves'. The fundraiser page describes her as someone 'who could make an impression, bring energy into a room, and leave memories that will stay with the people who knew and loved her forever'.

How it is being reported

• Fundraiser for pregnant mum who died in devastating circumstances in PrestatynA fundraiser has been launched for Samantha Natalie Phythian, who died in a Prestatyn van fire. The pregnant mum has been remembered by her family.North Wales Chronicle · 10 Oct, 10:06
• Fundraiser for pregnant mum who died in devastating circumstances in PrestatynA fundraiser has been launched for Samantha Natalie Phythian, who died in a Prestatyn van fire. The pregnant mum has been remembered by her family.North Wales Pioneer · 10 Oct, 10:06

In this story: Samantha Natalie Phythian · Prestatyn · Rhyl · Maryjane Haggerty

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