Police close road as serious A6 crash kills 1 with other fighting for life

A woman has died and two people have been seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash.

Police said two vehicles collided on the A6 Wilstead Hill, at Haynes near Shefford, Bedfordshire, at about 7:20 GMT on Friday.

Bedfordshire Police also said a number of people were treated at the scene for minor injuries.

Sgt Dan Newton said: “This was a tragic incident in which sadly one woman has died and two other people have sustained serious injuries. Our thoughts are with their friends and family at this difficult time.”

The force is appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision, or who saw a red MG ZS and a purple Volkswagen Transporter driving along the A6 between 7:00 and 7:20, to get in touch.

“We know that there were a number of vehicles who stopped at the collision but who left the scene before speaking to officers – we would urge all of those drivers to get in touch as you may be able to help our investigation,” Sgt Newton added.