Fatal collision on A47 Uppingham Road

Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road collision on the A47 Uppingham Road.

Police were called at 9.21am this morning (Friday 20 January) to a report of a collision close to the village with East Norton.

The collision involved the driver of a breakdown recovery vehicle, who was outside the vehicle at the time, and a black Audi A4 estate. 

The driver of the breakdown vehicle sustained fatal injuries and he died at the scene.

The driver of the Audi was not injured. A child inside the car was taken to hospital as a precaution.  

The road remains closed while emergency services respond at the scene.

Detective Sergeant Lisa Wood from the force’s Serious Investigation Unit, said: “We are appealing for anyone who may have seen the collision or the circumstances leading up to it.

“Anyone who have information including any footage captured on their dash cams are also asked to get in touch.”

You can contact on police on 101 quoting incident 131 of 20 January or alternatively online www.leics.police.uk