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James Singh Jagpal dies after car crashes into Wolverhampton Lidl

Published 28 October 2026

James Singh Jagpal, 39, died after a car crashed into a Lidl supermarket in Wolverhampton, and West Midlands Police are seeking witnesses and dashcam footage to help establish what happened. Jagpal was inside the store on Finchfield Hill when the collision occurred shortly before 6 p.m. on October 23. West Midlands Ambulance Service said three people besides Jagpal required hospital treatment. Two women who were taken to hospital have since been discharged, according to police reports. The driver, a woman in her 70s, was also taken to hospital and has been released. Police said they would speak to her in due course. Jagpal’s family described him as a devoted partner of more than 20 years and a loving father to two daughters. In a statement, relatives said he was known for his kindness, generosity and sense of humour, and thanked the staff, customers and emergency services who came to his aid. The family also asked the public not to share or circulate footage of the aftermath, saying they wished to protect the privacy and dignity of Jagpal and his relatives. Specially trained officers are supporting the family. Police said investigators are working to establish the full...

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