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ITV News
4 days ago
- General
- ITV News
Child seriously injured and two others hurt in crash on A1(M) near Letchworth
A child has been seriously injured and two others hurt after a crash on a busy motorway. Emergency services were called around 4pm on Tuesday, after a black DS 4 and a grey Toyota Yaris were involved in a crash on the northbound carriageway near junction 9 for Letchworth, in Hertfordshire. One child, who was a passenger in the DS 4, sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital. Two further occupants of the car, along with the driver of the Toyota, sustained minor injuries. Sergeant Luke Morley, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Road Policing Unit, said: 'Our enquiries are continuing, and I am urging anyone with information to please come forward. 'Did you witness what happened, or have any further information to assist the investigation? "If you have dash cam footage in relation to the collision, please upload this via DAMS. 'Finally, I would like to thank members of the public that stopped and provided first aid until emergency services arrived, and for their co-operation while road closures were in place.'
Daily Record
20-05-2025
- Daily Record
Pedestrian seriously injured after crash involving van in Ayr town centre
A 46-year-old man was hospitalised with "serious injuries" following a crash involving a van on Wednesday, May 14. A pedestrian was left with "serious injuries" following a crash involving a van in Ayr last week. Emergency services were called to the scene on Beresford Terrace at the junction with Parkhouse Street following the incident at around 7.30pm on Wednesday, May 14. A 46-year-old man, the pedestrian, was taken to hospital for treatment where his injuries were described as "serious" as a result of the crash which involved a white Vauxhall Vivaro. The van driver, a 39-year-old man, was arrested in connection with the incident but has since been released pending further enquiries. Police are now appealing for information and dash cam footage to help establish the full circumstances of the crash. Constable Ashleigh MacLachlan of the Road Policing Unit said: 'Our enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing. 'I am appealing for anyone who saw the crash who hasn't already spoken to officers to get in touch. 'I would also ask anyone who was in the area at the time and may have dash-cam footage which could assist to contact us.' A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: 'Road policing officers are appealing for information following a serious crash in Ayr. 'The incident happened around 7.30pm on Wednesday, May 14, on Beresford Terrace at its junction with Parkhouse Street involving a pedestrian and a white Vauxhall Vivaro van. "Emergency services attended and the pedestrian, a 46-year-old man, was taken to hospital for treatment to serious injuries. "The driver of the van, a 39-year-old man, was arrested in connection and later released pending further enquiries. "Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 3390 of May 14."
Scotsman
20-05-2025
- Scotsman
Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by van at busy Scottish town junction
The pedestrian was seriously injured in the collision. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Police are appealing for information after a pedestrian was seriously injured in a collision involving a van in Ayr. The crash happened in Beresford Terrace at its junction with Parkhouse Street around 7.30pm on Wednesday May 14. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The pedestrian has been seriously injured in the incident | Contributed Emergency services went to the scene. The pedestrian, a 46-year-old man, was taken to hospital for treatment to serious injuries. READ MORE: Pupil charged for allegedly possessing knife at Scottish primary school The 39-year-old man police said was driving the van was arrested and later released pending further inquiries. Police are appealing for information about the incident. Constable Ashleigh MacLachlan, of the Road Policing Unit, said: 'Our inquiries into the circumstances are ongoing. I am appealing for anyone who saw the crash who hasn't already spoken to officers to get in touch. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'I would also ask anyone who was in the area at the time and may have dashcam footage which could assist to contact us.'
STV News
20-05-2025
- STV News
Man taken to hospital after being hit by van and driver arrested
A man has been taken to hospital after being struck by a van in Ayr. Emergency services were called to the scene of the crash on Beresford Terrace at its junction with Parkhouse Street at around 7.30pm on Wednesday, May 14. The incident involved a pedestrian and a white Vauxhall Vivaro van. Officers said the pedestrian, a 46-year-old man, was taken to hospital for treatment to serious injuries. The driver of the van, a 39-year-old man, was arrested in connection and later released pending further enquiries. Police Scotland is urging anyone with information regarding the crash to come forward. Constable Ashleigh MacLachlan, Road Policing Unit, said: 'Our enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing. 'I am appealing for anyone who saw the crash who hasn't already spoken to officers to get in touch. 'I would also ask anyone who was in the area at the time and may have dash-cam footage which could assist to contact us. 'Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 3390 of May 14.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Daily Record
11-05-2025
- Daily Record
First picture of teen motorcyclist killed following crash with car
The driver and passenger of the car were unhurt in the collision. A teenage motorcylist who died after a collision between a bike and Renault Clio near a cemetery has been named by police. Luc Trainer, 18, from the Newton area of Wick was taken to Caithness General Hospital following the accident on April 30 where he later died. The driver and passenger of the car were unhurt. The collision happened on the B874 near Wick at around 10.25pm. Sergeant Calum MacAulay, Road Policing Unit, Dingwall, said: 'We are supporting Luc's family at this very difficult time. They are very much in our thoughts. 'If you have any information that may assist officers with their investigation, please call 101 quoting incident number 4119 of Wednesday, 30 April, 2025.' An 18-year-old man has been arrested following the crash. He has been released pending further enquiries. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
