Driver seriously injured after car crashes into tree near Higham Ferrers

Witnesses are being sought to the crash in Chelveston Road
By Alison Bagley
Published 29th Apr 2024, 11:51 BST
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A driver in his 70s has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after his car crashed into a tree on the road between Chelveston and Higham Ferrers.

The crash took place at shortly before 4.15pm on Saturday, April 27 when a blue Ford Fiesta left the B645.

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A spokesman for Northamptonshire Police said: “Witnesses are being sought after a driver was seriously injured in a single-vehicle collision on the B645 Chelveston Road in Higham Ferrers

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“Shortly before 4.15pm on Saturday, April 27, the driver of a blue Ford Fiesta has left the road for reasons unknown and collided with a tree.

“As a result of the collision, the driver – a man in his 70s - was taken to University Hospital Coventry with serious injuries.

Anyone with dashcam footage or information is asked to email [email protected] or call the Drivewatch Hotline on 0800 174615, or Northamptonshire Police on 101.

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