Chesterfield family's 'nightmare' before dream holiday to Gran Canaria

A family has endured a 'nightmare' before their dream holiday - after a suitcase fell out of the back of their car.
By Michael Broomhead
Published 5th Mar 2019, 08:57 BST
Updated 5th Mar 2019, 10:38 BST
The missing pink suitcase.The missing pink suitcase.
The missing pink suitcase.

Sammi Hancox said the pink case - which contained her mum Maria's clothes and important medication - dropped out of their Nissan Navara as they travelled from Wadshelf to Birmingham Airport yesterday morning.

When the family arrived at Little Eaton roundabout, they were alerted by a lorry driver that the back of their car was open which is when they realised they had lost the suitcase.

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They travelled their whole route again but were unable to find the case.

The family ended up missing their flight to Gran Canaria and had to pay £100 for a hotel last night and £300 for new flights this morning.

Maria also had to buy new items and stock up on medication from a pharmacist after consulting her doctor.

Sammi, who said she contacted the police about the suitcase as it could have been stolen, said: "It's all been an absolute nightmare.

"It's been a very stressful and expensive time before what should be a wonderful holiday.

"We'd still like the suitcase back.

"If anyone has found it, please call me on 07538416806."