Woman dies following Belton crash

It happened on the A143 Beccles Road

Author: Sian RochePublished 10th May 2023

A woman in her seventies has died following a crash near Belton.

Police were called to the A143 Beccles Road, near to Cherry Lane Garden Centre, last Friday (5thMay) to reports of a two-vehicle crahh.

It happened around 2.15pm when a grey Vauxhall Mokka collided with a blue Mercedes C-Class which was towing a trailer containing a Range Rover.

The road was closed whilst emergency services attended the scene, including air ambulance.

Officers have now confirmed a woman aged in her 70s, who was a passenger in the Vauxhall Mokka, has subsequently died.

Three others who were in the Mokka were taken to hospital with serious injuries following the collision.

Two remain in hospital, one with potentially life changing injuries.

The third has been discharged after receiving treatment.

Two people who were travelling in the Mercedes were also taken to hospital with serious injuries.

One remains in hospital and the other has been discharged after receiving treatment.

Officers are now looking to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the driving of either vehicle prior to collision, and from anyone who may have dashcam footage .

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