NHS colleagues pay tribute to ‘much loved’ nurses killed in car crash
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Grieving colleagues have paid tribute to two “much loved” NHS nurses killed in a car crash while on holiday. The friends, who both worked at University Hospital Southampton, were visiting the Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, when the fatal collision occurred. open image in gallery Ms Brandão’s mother-in-law and partner were taken to hospital with serious injuries Gail Byrne, chief nursing officer at University Hospital Southampton, said: “The entire nursing family at University Hospital Southampton has been left shocked and saddened by the tragic deaths of two much-loved colleagues as they enjoyed a holiday together in America. open image in gallery Ms Moreira worked alongside Ms Brandão at Southampton General Hospital “The friends were well-known for their kindness, empathy and enthusiasm.