Four seriously hurt after car collides with pedestrians in Northampton

By Sam Wildman
Published 27th Aug 2022, 10:58 BST
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Police were called to the scene last night

Four people are in hospital with serious injuries after a car careered into pedestrians in Northampton last night (Friday).

Emergency services raced to Harlestone Road after the horror crash at about 7.45pm.

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A red Ford KA travelling towards the town centre left the road and collided with four pedestrians and the front of a shop. Police do not yet know what caused the car to leave the road.

Police were called to the scenePolice were called to the scene
Police were called to the scene

Two of the pedestrians, a man and a woman, were taken to hospital with serious injuries.

The driver of the KA and the front-seat passenger, both men, also sustained serious injuries and were taken to hospital.

Two more pedestrians, a woman and a girl, were taken to hospital with minor injuries.

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A police spokesman said: “Officers would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have dash-cam footage of the actual collision or the vehicle prior to the incident.

“Anyone with information is asked to email [email protected] or alternatively call the Drivewatch Hotline on 0800 174615 or Northamptonshire Police on 101.”