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Broadcaster Jenni Murray died days after north London car crash, inquest hears

Coroner is told BBC veteran was dazzled by headlights before collision and her injuries led to bronchopneumonia The broadcaster Jenni Murray died days after being involved in a car crash that happened when she was dazzled by headlights, a coroner has heard. Murray, 75, was best known as the voice of BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour, hosting the programme for three decades and becoming the longest-serving presenter in its h

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The Guardian
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27 Aug 2026, 12:44 UTC
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Coroner is told BBC veteran was dazzled by headlights before collision and her injuries led to bronchopneumonia The broadcaster Jenni Murray died days after being involved in a car crash that happened when she was dazzled by headlights, a coroner has heard. Murray, 75, was best known as the voice of BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour, hosting the programme for three decades and becoming the longest-serving presenter in its h
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    Broadcaster Jenni Murray died days after north London car crash, inquest hears

    Coroner is told BBC veteran was dazzled by headlights before collision and her injuries led to bronchopneumonia The broadcaster Jenni Murray died days after being involved in a car crash that happened when she was dazzled by headlights, a coroner has heard. Murray, 75, was best known as the voice of BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour, hosting the programme for three decades and becoming the longest-serving presenter in its h

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    Broadcaster Jenni Murray died days after north London car crash, inquest hears

    Coroner told BBC veteran was dazzled by headlights and sustained rib and sternum fractures in collision, which led to bronchopneumonia The broadcaster Jenni Murray died days after being involved in a car crash which happened when she was dazzled by headlights, a coroner has heard. Murray, 75, was best known as the voice of BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour, hosting the programme for three decades and becoming the longest-se

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