Menu
14/02/2006
Head-on collision on A52 kills six
A minibus collision involving two lorries has left six dead and three seriously injured.
The collision occurred on the A52 between Sedgebrook and Bottesford at around 5am this morning.
Five people travelling in the minibus and a lorry driver were killed at the scene.
It is reported that the minibus was attempting to overtake one of the HGVs when it was in collision with an oncoming HGV. Another HGV was also involved in the pile-up.
Two of the injured were in the mini-bus and the third is one of the lorry drivers. None are thought to have sustained life-threatening injuries.
Lincolnshire police said that there was carnage at the scene and that the bodies were being removed from the vehicles by firecrews from Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue services.
The A52 is expected to remain closed for much of the day and drivers have been asked to find alternative routes.
(SP)
The collision occurred on the A52 between Sedgebrook and Bottesford at around 5am this morning.
Five people travelling in the minibus and a lorry driver were killed at the scene.
It is reported that the minibus was attempting to overtake one of the HGVs when it was in collision with an oncoming HGV. Another HGV was also involved in the pile-up.
Two of the injured were in the mini-bus and the third is one of the lorry drivers. None are thought to have sustained life-threatening injuries.
Lincolnshire police said that there was carnage at the scene and that the bodies were being removed from the vehicles by firecrews from Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue services.
The A52 is expected to remain closed for much of the day and drivers have been asked to find alternative routes.
(SP)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
16 February 2015
Two Arrested Over Fatal Minibus Crash
Two men have been arrested in connection with a fatal minibus crash in Staffordshire. Two people died when the minibus they were travelling in collided with a lorry just before 07:00 on Sunday morning. Another six people travelling in the bus were injured, one critically, in the crash.
Two Arrested Over Fatal Minibus Crash
Two men have been arrested in connection with a fatal minibus crash in Staffordshire. Two people died when the minibus they were travelling in collided with a lorry just before 07:00 on Sunday morning. Another six people travelling in the bus were injured, one critically, in the crash.
11 March 2015
Second Collision On A55 Expressway
North Wales Police have reported a second collision on the A55 expressway in north Wales, which shut the road completely. A man was fatally injured in a collision involving two HGV lorries and a transit van on Tuesday morning between St Asaph and Abergale.
Second Collision On A55 Expressway
North Wales Police have reported a second collision on the A55 expressway in north Wales, which shut the road completely. A man was fatally injured in a collision involving two HGV lorries and a transit van on Tuesday morning between St Asaph and Abergale.
07 July 2003
Three killed as train collides with minibus near Evesham
A collision between a train and a minibus at a level crossing near Evesham in Worcestershire has killed three people. Emergency services said that seven other people, all in the minibus, were injured when the train struck the vehicle at Polls Crossing in Charlton, between Evesham and Pershore.
Three killed as train collides with minibus near Evesham
A collision between a train and a minibus at a level crossing near Evesham in Worcestershire has killed three people. Emergency services said that seven other people, all in the minibus, were injured when the train struck the vehicle at Polls Crossing in Charlton, between Evesham and Pershore.
07 July 2015
Major Collision Closes Section Of M1
Three lorries, a van and a caravan have been involved in a collision on the M1 in Northamptonshire. Police have reported that a driver of the one of the lorries remains in a serious condition in hospital following the collision on Monday night.
Major Collision Closes Section Of M1
Three lorries, a van and a caravan have been involved in a collision on the M1 in Northamptonshire. Police have reported that a driver of the one of the lorries remains in a serious condition in hospital following the collision on Monday night.
31 October 2014
Car Crash Kills Two In Wrexham
Two men have died in a road traffic collision near Wrexham. The deceased, aged 19 and 22, and from Shropshire, were travelling along the A495 Ellesmere Road, in the direction of Penley, when their car hit a tree. The incident, which involved a silver Vauxhall Corsa, happened at around 10.55pm on Thursday.
Car Crash Kills Two In Wrexham
Two men have died in a road traffic collision near Wrexham. The deceased, aged 19 and 22, and from Shropshire, were travelling along the A495 Ellesmere Road, in the direction of Penley, when their car hit a tree. The incident, which involved a silver Vauxhall Corsa, happened at around 10.55pm on Thursday.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:After a dry start this morning rain will spread from the northwest across all parts. This afternoon will be dull with some patchy rain and drizzle. Becoming much milder through the afternoon. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:A cloudy evening and night with a little light rain or drizzle, perhaps some clear periods developing along the east coast. A very mild night everywhere. Minimum temperature 10 °C.
