Grandmother and dog killed by taxi in Herne Bay

A grandmother and her dog were killed after being hit by a taxi in Herne Bay, Kent. Lynn Durling, 60, was walking with her bull terrier when the accident occurred on September 6. The crash took place on a busy road between two roundabouts. Emergency services arrived quickly, but Lynn was pronounced dead at the scene due to severe injuries, including a broken neck. At an inquest, a coroner described her death as "one-of-a-kind." The driver of the taxi stated he was below the speed limit when he struck Lynn. He reported, “I was listening to the radio and driving, then she was there.” This tragic incident has left her family and community in shock. Lynn was a grandmother of four and known as a beloved member of her community.