Appeal After Driver Dies In Crash On A47

Police are appealing for witnesses after a driver died in a crash on the A47 between Houghton on the Hill and Thurnby.

The woman, aged in her 30s, was in a VW Take Up car which was involved in collision with a lorry and came to rest in a ditch.

It happened just before 3.30pm yesterday and officers are particularly keen to hear from anyone with dashcam footage that could assist their investigation.

Detective Constable Maggie Langton, from the force’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU), said: “This collision happened on a busy road when people will have been travelling home from school or work, so I believe there will be a number of people who can provide information.

“I’m particularly keen to speak to any motorists who were travelling on the A47 and have a dashcam in their vehicle. Any footage you have could help. Likewise, I am asking for anyone who witnessed the collision occur – or who saw either vehicle beforehand – to get in touch.”

You can pass on information by visiting https://www.leics.police.uk/ro/report/rti/rti-beta-2.1/report-a-road-traffic-incident/ and quoting reference 23*36097.

The driver of the HGV – a woman in her 40s – was not injured and no arrests were made following the collision.