A WOMAN and a man have been pulled from the wreckage of a car after crashing into a reservoir.
John and Marilyn Saxon, both 78, were killed after their vehicle entered Crook Gate Reservoir shortly after 10am on Saturday.
Cops are currently probing how the car entered the water.
In a tribute issued today, the family of the two victims said: “The family of John and Marilyn want to pay tribute to a kind, caring and generous husband and wife who sadly passed away following an incident at the reservoir on Saturday.
“The family ask for privacy during this difficult time.”
A statement from Greater Manchester Police earlier said: “At around 10.10am Saturday 15 March 2025, we were called to reports of a road traffic collision at Crook Gate Reservoir on Huddersfield Road in Denshaw.
“Officers attended the scene and following investigations, it is believed that a vehicle has entered the Reservoir.
“Sadly, the bodies of a man and a woman in their 70s were recovered. Their next of kin have been contacted and are being supported by specialist officers.
“A scene remains in place and an investigation is continuing in relation to how the vehicle ended up in the body of water.
“The family ask for privacy at this time.”
