Man in critical condition after transit van accident in Northampton

The crash happened at about 3.25pm yesterday when a white Ford Transit van was travelling along the Weedon Road towards Sixfields.

For an unknown reason, the driver lost control of the vehicle near the Tweed Road junction and mounted the verge, hitting a signpost.

As a result a 62-year-old driver is in a critical condition at Northampton General Hospital.

Police are appealing for any witness to the collision.

Anyone with information or who witnessed this incident is asked to call 101 or the ‘Drivewatch Hotline’ on 0800 174615.