A KENT woman who lost her eight-year-old daughter and her mother in an horrific road accident has won a major national award for her campaign for a bridge across an accident black spot.

Caroline Hobbs, from Detling, near Maidstone, was presented with the 2002 Oyster Award by Cherie Blair, the Prime Minister's wife, at Shakespeare's Globe in London.

She was one of 32 finalists chosen from hundreds of nominees. The Oyster Award is so called because it is given when true grit produces something special.

It was in December 2000 that Mrs Hobbs' daughter, Jade, and her mother, Margaret Kuwertz, 79, were killed on the A249 that divides the village of Detling. She spearheaded a relentless campaign for a bridge across the road - and won. Jade's Crossing, which cost £1.18 million, was opened in August.

Mrs Hobbs will continue campaigning to cut road deaths. She is currently promoting a video for schools that encourages teenagers to refuse to travel with speeders and drink-drivers.

The awards were set up by national lottery organiser Camelot and Common Purpose to recognise campaigners across the UK who have taken constructive action about something they thought should be improved, changed or created.