What we know so far about A449 Colwall crash injuries
The crash happened when a black Mercedes car and a white Vauxhall van collided on the A449 at Colwall at 6pm on Thursday as police launch an appeal for witnesses. The A449 between Colwall and Ledbury was closed in both directions following a crash at 6pm last night at the junction of the B4218 and A449 near Colwall. One other person was treated for minor injuries but no arrests have been made so far in connection with what is an ongoing investigation.
A witness reported that the Colwall junction at the A449 near the Wellington pub was still completely shut off at around 10pm last night. Meanwhile, a photo showed emergency vehicles on blue lights at the scene with the road sealed off using traffic cones by West Mercia Police. Cars were forced to turn around.
Recommended reading: A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "Officers are appealing for witnesses following a two-vehicle collision on the A449 at Colwall yesterday (Thursday 29 January). "Just after 6pm a black Mercedes and a white Vauxhall van collided at the junction of the A449 and B4218.
"A woman in her 40s suffered serious and potentially life-threatening injuries during the collision and was taken to hospital." A spokesperson for the West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called to reports of an RTC at 6pm at the junction of the B4218 and A449 near Colwall. "Two ambulances, a paramedic officer, a critical care paramedic, BASICS emergency doctor and Air Ambulance Critical Care Car were sent to the scene.
"On arrival, crews found a car and a van had been involved in a collision. A woman was treated by ambulance staff for serious injuries and conveyed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital. A second woman was treated for potentially serious injuries before being conveyed to Hereford County Hospital."
We have not established whether or not Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service also attended the incident but have approached the service for comment.
Officers would like anyone who witnessed the collision, or has the incident on dashcam footage, to get in contact by emailing [email protected][1] or calling 01432 347168
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