Witness appeal following serious collision in Harlestone Road, Northampton

Wednesday, 31 August 2022 22:49

Police officers are appealing for witnesses after a serious collision in Harlestone Road, Northampton.

The incident happened at about 7.45pm yesterday (August 26) when a red Ford KA travelling towards the town centre, for reasons unknown, left the road and collided with four pedestrians and the front of a shop.

Two of the pedestrians – a man and a woman, were taken to hospital with serious injuries.

The driver of the KA and the front-seat passenger, both men, also sustained serious injuries and were taken to hospital.

Two more pedestrians, a woman and a girl, were taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Officers would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have dash-cam footage of the actual collision or the vehicle prior to the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to email CollisionAppeals@northants.police.uk or alternatively call the Drivewatch Hotline on 0800 174615 or Northamptonshire Police on 101.

Incident number: 22000498144

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