Pedestrian taken to hospital after Leicestershire collision involving lorry

The road has been closed for several hours

09:08, 13 Mar 2026Updated 09:13, 13 Mar 2026

Tamworth Road, in Measham.(Image: Google)

A pedestrian has been taken to hospital[1] following a collision involving a lorry in a Leicestershire[2] village, not far from the Derbyshire border.

Leicestershire Police[3] received a report of the incident just after 3.45am on Friday, March 13.

The collision occurred in Tamworth Road, which runs through Measham towards the M42.

A woman was taken to hospital.

Police said they are "unable to confirm" the extent of her injuries at this stage.

The force confirmed that no arrests have been made, and that officers remain at the scene as Tamworth Road[4] is still closed.

A spokesperson for Leicestershire Police said: "The pedestrian has been taken to hospital.

"We are unable to confirm the extent of her injuries at this time.

No arrests have been made and officers remain at the scene.

"We will provide more information when we are able to."

References

1. ^ hospital (www.leicestermercury.co.uk)
2. ^ Leicestershire (www.leicestermercury.co.uk)
3. ^ Leicestershire Police (www.leicestermercury.co.uk)
4. ^ Tamworth Road (www.leicestermercury.co.uk)