3 taken to hospital with serious injuries after head-on collision in Leicestershire

A passenger's injuries have been described as life-threatening

Jasmine Siddon Reporter 12:24, 08 Feb 2026

The A426 Rugby Road near Cotesbach(Image: Google Street View)

Three people were taken to hospital[1] with serious injuries following a head-on collision in Leicestershire[2].

A red Peugeot Partner van and a black Hyundai i20[3] collided on the A426 Rugby Road near Cotesbach, a village in the Harborough district, at 7.50pm on Saturday (February 7).

Leicestershire Police[4] said the Peugeot was travelling from the direction of the A5 towards Lutterworth, and the Hyundai in the opposite direction. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS)[5] described the incident as a head-on collision.

Firefighters extricated three people from the vehicles. East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS)[6] attended and transported all three persons to hospital.

Police said that the two male drivers[7] of the cars sustained serious injuries. They added that the injuries suffered by the female passenger inside the Hyundai have been described as life-threatening.

The force would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or spotted either vehicle driving beforehand.

Those who have also captured footage on dashcam equipment are urged to get in touch.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact DC 4224 Anna Andrew on 101, quoting incident 644 of February 7.

Alternatively you can visit www.leics.police.uk.

References

1. ^ hospital (www.leicestermercury.co.uk)
2. ^ Leicestershire (www.leicestermercury.co.uk)
3. ^ black Hyundai i20 (www.leicestermercury.co.uk)
4. ^ Leicestershire Police (www.leicestermercury.co.uk)
5. ^ Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) (www.leicestermercury.co.uk)
6. ^ East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) (www.leicestermercury.co.uk)
7. ^ drivers (www.leicestermercury.co.uk)