Emma Wilkinson

Emma Wilkinson: British mum killed in Siberia on Peking-to-Paris rally

The 47-year-old died instantly in a head-on crash  

A British mum driving in the Peking-to-Paris rally was killed in a head-on crash on a Siberian motorway yesterday.

Emma Wilkinson, 47, died instantly when her 1970 Chevrolet C10 was hit by a VW Polo, around 120 miles east of Tyumen.

Co-driver Peter Davies suffered minor injuries.

A man and child in the other vehicle were also killed.

Russian police have launched an investigation into the crash.

Rally director Philip Young said: "Emma was a fun loving, lively and popular member of the rally.

"In the three weeks we've been together both she and Peter proved themselves to be capable, competent and resourceful.

"Their 1970 Chevrolet C10 pickup was a remarkable sight in the Mongolian wilderness and today our thoughts and sympathies are with Emma's family and friends, including her two brothers Robert and Mark who are also participating."

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