Witness appeal to four-vehicle fatal smash on A17 Leadenham bypass

The crash scene on the A17 near Leadenham, photo by Cliff Village Neighbourhood Policing Team. EMN-160620-120649001

Emergency services, including the air ambulance, were called to the scene at 10.42am when a Volvo XC90, Jaguar XF, a Peugeot Boxer (livestock carrier) and a Mercedes-Benz were in collision.

Six people were injured and two of those were taken to Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham for treatment of serious injuries.

A 70-year-old passenger in the Jaguar has since died from her injuries. Two other patients are still currently recovering in hospital.

Ewan Gell, Senior Investigating Officer, said: “If you were travelling on the A17 and witnessed this crash, it is extremely important that you get in touch.

“We are particularly interested in hearing from anyone who saw the driving of the purple Volvo XC90 before the collision, which was travelling towards Newark.

“Please call us immediately on our Witness Collision Hotline – 01522 558855.”

A horse travelling in the Peugeot livestock carrier was also treated at the scene by a vet for an injury to its leg.

People with information can also call the police on 101, quoting incident 127 of 20/6/2016.