Investigation continues into fatal A47 collision

Detectives from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are continuing to investigate a fatal collision on the A47.

Police were called to the scene, in Belton in Rutland, shortly after 6.15pm on Friday (18 November) following a report of a collision involving a red Hyundai i10 and brown Citroen C4.

The occupants of the Hyundai – Ian Gale, 64 and 58-year-old Gail Gale from Leicester – were pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the Citroen – a man in his 30s – suffered injuries that were not life-threatening or life-changing. He has since been released from hospital.

Detective Constable Anna Thorpe, the investigating officer, said: “I’d ask anyone who was on the A47 last Friday evening and has information about this incident, but who has not yet come forward, to do so.

“Any details or footage you’re able to provide could help. It’s not too late to share anything with us.”

You can pass on information by visiting https://www.leics.police.uk/ro/report/rti/rti-beta-2.1/report-a-road-traffic-incident/ and quoting reference 22*676863.

Alternatively call 101.