The mother of a teenager killed in a crash near Carlisle remains in hospital more than two weeks later.

Ingrid Messenger, 13, of Gaitsgill, near Dalston, lost her life in a three-vehicle collision during half term.

She was a backseat passenger in a silver Citroen, which was in collision with a Landrover and a van.

Her mum, who was driving the car, and 15-year-old sister were also injured and had to be cut from the wreckage.

The mother was airlifted to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle with injuries, initially described as critical.

Cumbria Police have confirmed that, more than two weeks after the crash on February 18, she remains in hospital, but is now stable.

Ingrid's 15-year-old sister suffered less serious injuries and was treated at Carlisle's Cumberland Infirmary, where she spent several days.

The crash happened at the crossroads outside the Crown Inn, Broadfield Common, between Stoneraise and Ivegill.

The other vehicles involved were a Landrover Defender and a Mercedes Sprinter van.

The Landrover driver, a 45-year-old man from west Cumbria, was arrested on suspicion of driving offences and perverting the course of justice. He has since been released under investigation.

Both he and the van driver, a 60-year-old from Lancashire, were treated at the scene for shock and minor injuries.

The crossroads was closed for over six hours as a result of the collision.

Ingrid was a pupil at Caldew School in Dalston. Prior to that she attended Raughton Head Primary School.

The teenager was described by her family as "beautiful and happy" with a bright future ahead of her.

Her death has been felt across the local community.

Caldew School has been providing support for her friends since they returned after the half term break.

Her funeral details have yet to be confirmed. An inquest is due to open into her death.