Woman suffers life-changing injuries in A45 crash near Wellingborough
Police, fire, ambulance and the air ambulance were called out to the crash which took place at about midday yesterday (Sunday) near the Prologis turn on the A45 between Wellingborough and Rushden.
A red Ford Fiesta and a grey Peugeot 3008 were involved in the crash on the eastbound carriageway.
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Hide AdA spokesman for Northants Police said: “A woman was injured, she had got life-changing but not life-threatening injuries.”
The spokesman said the road was closed for some time to allow the air ambulance to land, and added: “One of the street lamps had been knocked over, which had exposed live wires, so the road had to be closed both ways.
“The ambulance, police, fire and air ambulance were all there.
“The man was taken to Coventry by land ambulance and the woman was going to University Hospital Coventry.”
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Hide AdPolice are appealing for witnesses to the crash, and the police spokesman said: “There are reports of a potential third car in the area at the time and officers would particularly like to speak with the driver, as well as anyone who may have witnessed the collision.
“Anyone with information or who witnessed this incident is asked to call the Drivewatch Hotline on 0800 174615.”