PEOPLE who have lost family members and friends in collisions on the roads in the Thames Valley will be coming together to commemorate their lives at a multi-faith service organised by the emergency services.

The service will be held on Sunday, November 18, at St Mary the Virgin church, Thame, at 4pm.

The memorial service is an opportunity for the emergency services to come together with members of the public who have lost loved ones to remember those that have died on the region's roads.

Police officers, fire and rescue workers, paramedics, ambulance technicians and hospital staff will lead readings and prayers from different religions during the service.

Family members will be invited to take part in an act of commemoration during the service.

The service will involve faith leaders from different traditions and will be led by the Bishop of Buckingham.

Superintendent Mick Doyle, head of roads policing, said: "We want to offer families and friends an opportunity to remember their loved ones in an appropriate setting.

"It is also a chance for emergency service workers to reflect on collisions they have attended and people they have tried to help."

Force chaplain, David Wilbraham, said: "Each year around 150 people die on Thames Valley roads.

"The service is open to all and is one of many being held across the world to mark the UN World Remembrance Day for Road Traffic Victims.

"I would especially invite those who want to remember friends and loved ones who have died on roads either within Thames Valley or elsewhere."

Everyone is welcome to attend the event, but space is limited and people wanting to attend can reserve a space by contacting Elizabeth Richardson on 01628 601521 For more information about the service and directions to the church, visit the roads policing website at www.thamesvalley.police.uk