Girl, 2, killed in horror lorry crash with dad pictured as murder probe launched

Ashley Henry and toddler Oria Henry were travelling in a Blue Nissan Qashqai, which collided with a lorry along a rural road in Anwick, Lincolnshire, on Sunday afternoon

Mum Rachael paid tribute to her daughter Oria Henry on social media(Facebook)

A dad and his two-year-old daughter have died in a horror car crash with police having launched a murder probe into the toddler’s death.

Ashley Henry, 35, and Oria Henry were travelling in a Blue Nissan Qashqai, which collided with a lorry in Anwick, Lincolnshire, on Sunday at around 2.45pm.

Both were declared dead at the scene.

Lincolnshire Police say, after “careful consideration”, it is now treating Oria’s death as a murder investigation.

It is unclear if anyone in the lorry has been seriously injured.

Ashley Henry and Oria Henry, believed to be his daughter, died following the crash(Facebook)

Oria’s mother Rachael shared her grief on her open Facebook page today.

She made her profile picture that of herself and a toddler. She also shared Lincolnshire Police’s Facebook post of their statement, writing “My baby” with a crying emoji and a broken heart emoji.

The open post has received a string of messages from friends and family, including many who paid tribute.

One woman, who also appears to be a mum, posted: “I cannot imagine the pain you are feeling right now. My heart breaks for you.”

Another said: “You’ve been in my mind all day today and yesterday. I can’t begin to imagine what you’re going through and having to find a new way of living.

“You have terrific fight and dignity and beauty inside and out, and I can only imagine how much your daughter Oria was so adored by you and your family.”

Another friend shared: “My heart really bleeds for you, I could never imagine the pain you must be feeling.”

Two vehicles collided on a country road on Sunday

A spokesperson for Lincolnshire Constabulary said the force is not looking for anyone else in connection with the crash.

“We have launched a murder investigation after a fatal collision between a lorry and a car in Anwick,” the spokesperson continued.

“Driver Ashley Henry, 35, and passenger Oria Henry, 2, from Leicester were travelling along Main Road in a Blue Nissan Qashqai when the incident took place at around 2.45pm on Sunday, 18 June.

“Both were pronounced dead at the scene.

“Our investigation into the incident continues but after careful consideration we can confirm we have begun a murder investigation into the death of two-year-old Oria.”

The collision happened around five miles outside Sleaford, Lincolnshire, a market town largely surrounded by countryside.

The police statement continued: “Our thoughts remain with the family of those who lost their lives in this collision and specialist officers are supporting them at this difficult time.

“If you have information that may help us in our enquiries, contact the force control room on 101 quoting incident number 264 of 18 June.”