Dad of M6 crash boy left fighting for life after mum died in car shares Christmas hopes

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The father of a little boy who survived a horror crash that killed his mum has shared his hope that his son will be home from hospital in time for Christmas.

Arran Martin, seven, was left fighting for his life after the fatal collision on the M6 in Cumbria on October 15. Emergency crews, including two air ambulances, raced to the incident northbound just past Tebay services but sadly, Arran's mum, Jade McEnroe, 33, her partner Jaroslaw Rossa, 42, and his two children Filip, 15, and Dominic, seven, were pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the other car Richard Woods, 40, from Cambridgeshire, also died. Arran and his family had been driving home to Glasgow from Legoland in their Toyota when the crash took place.Arran was airlifted to a hospital in Newcastle, where he continues to receive ongoing treatment.The schoolboy was in a coma for several weeks with his dad, Andy, staying by his bedside "day and night".

But now, brave Arran has regained consciousness and is said to be making an "amazing recovery". It is hoped that the schoolboy will be able to return home in time for Christmas.A source close to the family told the Record: "Arran's recovery is coming along amazing.