Three people injured - one with life-threatening injuries - after crash near Lutterworth

Three people have been injured - one with life-threatening injuries - after a crash near Cotesbach.

The collision happened on the A426 at 7.50pm on Saturday February 7 and involved a red Peugeot Partner van and a black Hyundai i20.

The Peugeot was travelling along the A426 (Rugby Road) from the direction of the A5 towards Lutterworth and the Hyundai was travelling in the opposite direction when the collision occurred.

The two drivers of the vehicles, both men, and a female passenger in the Hyundai were all taken to hospital with serious injuries. The passenger’s injuries have been described as life-threatening.

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Police are appealing for witnesses.

Leicestershire Police said: "Officers would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or saw either vehicle driving beforehand.

"If you have captured any footage on your dashcam equipment we would urge you to get in touch.

"Anyone with any information is asked to contact DC 4224 Anna Andrew on 101 or via https://leicspolice.link/W0tmS, quoting incident 644 of 7 February."

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