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Leni and Marg’s lifelong Euro dream ends in heartbreaking Greek tragedy – as the two Aussie mums are killed in a car crash on isle of Lesbos
Two Australian women, named as Leni and Marguerite "Marg" Johnson, have died in a car crash on the Greek island of Lesbos while fulfilling a long-held ambition to travel through Europe together. The deaths have been described as a tragic end to a trip the pair had reportedly been planning for much of their lives, underscoring the risks that can accompany long-awaited overseas holidays.
Limited details of the crash itself have been made public, including the exact circumstances or timing of the collision on Lesbos. Both women are reported to have been mothers, and the loss has been felt as particularly devastating given how long they had looked forward to the journey together.
In short
- Two Australian mums died in a Lesbos car crash
- Leni and Marguerite Johnson were on a long-planned European trip
- Crash details and circumstances remain largely unreported
Explained simply
Lesbos is a Greek island in the Aegean Sea, close to the coast of Turkey. Like many Greek islands, it is a destination for visitors travelling around Europe.
Leni and Marg Johnson were Australian friends and mothers who had planned to travel through Europe together for many years. Their trip was a chance to fulfil that shared ambition.
Their deaths in a car crash cut short the journey and have prompted grief among those close to them. Public reports have given few details about how the crash happened.