Paige Rice's boyfriend is fighting for his life in hospital after the crash which tragically claimed the 22-year-old's life.

The driver, who has not been named, remains in a critical condition following the smash in Liverpool.

The tragedy unfolded in the Queensway Tunnel on Sunday, October 17.

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The Liverpool Echo reports the driver, aged 23 from Liverpool, was behind the wheel of an Audi A3 which crashed into a taxi.

The taxi driver, a man in his 40s, also suffered serious injuries but his condition is not believed to be life threatening.

A tribute to Ms Rice was posted on her Instagram account by her mother, who told her 19,000 followers: "She lived life to its fullest. She had big dreams and Paige always made things happen, her drive to succeed was inspirational."

Matrix Inspector Mark Worrell, from Merseyside Police, said: "Our thoughts go out to the family of the woman who died and those who were injured in this collision.

Paige Rice, from Marston Green, who died in a car crash in the Queensway tunnel, Liverpool

"The incident is currently under investigation and I would ask anyone who saw anything prior to the collision which could assist our enquiries to get in touch.

"It is believed that prior to entering the tunnel the Audi had been in collision with another vehicle on the Hunter Street roundabout. We are currently examining a number of lines of enquiry."

More than £29,000 was raised on the GoFundMe page set up to support her family following her death.

To donate to the GoFundMe, click here.

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