Woman dies following crash on the A161

Officers are appealing for information after the collision on the A161 High Street in Belton in the early hours of this morning (Saturday 8 July)

Author: Amber RoderickPublished 8th Jul 2023
Last updated 28th Nov 2023

Humberside Police are appealing for information after a woman dies in a crash.

There was a single-vehicle road traffic collision on the A161 High Street in Belton in the early hours of this morning (Saturday 8 July).

It is reported at around 1.10am that a blue Volkswagen Golf was travelling eastbound along the A161 toward Belton.

Officers say, for reasons that are not yet clear, the car is believed to have left the road and collided with a wall before coming to a stop in the centre of the road.

Emergency services attended however a woman was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Police say her family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers at this incredibly difficult time.

Two men were taken to hospital to be treated for injuries which are not thought to be serious at this time. A woman was also taken to hospital to receive treatment for serious injuries, which are not thought to be life threatening at this time.

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. They remain in police custody whilst officers continue with their enquiries.

An investigation is underway to establish the circumstances of the collision and police are appealing for anyone with information, CCTV, dashcam footage or who saw the vehicle prior to the collision.

To contact police on their non-emergency number, call 101 quoting log 51 of 8 July.