Fleet: Woman, 90, seriously injured in crash

Police were called to reports of a crash between a Land Rover Defender and a silver Volkswagen Polo in Fleet. 

The incident took place at the junction of A323 Fleet Road and Pale Lane at 11.37am on Thursday. 

Officers confirmed that the driver of the Volkswagen, a woman in her 90s, suffered serious injuries and was taken to the hospital for treatment.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is now appealing to the public for witnesses and dash cam footage. 

A spokesperson for the force said: “Following initial enquiries we are now calling for any witnesses to come forward, and we would particularly like to speak to anyone with relevant dash cam footage.

“The Land Rover was travelling north on Pale Lane prior to the collision while the Volkswagen was travelling northwest on the A323.

“Did you see either car prior to the collision, or witness the incident itself?

“If you have any information, please report it online via our website, or call 101, quoting reference 44230259690.”