Teenage girl seriously injured in collision in Broughton Astley

A teenage girl has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a collision in Broughton Astley this afternoon (Wednesday).

Police were contacted at 3.06pm by the East Midlands Ambulance Service who were in attendance at the incident on the B581 Broughton Way near the junction with Station Road.

The collision involved a blue Vauxhall Corsa car and a teenage girl pedestrian.

The girl was taken to hospital by ambulance where she currently remains. The girl’s family have been informed and are being supported by officers.

Detectives are carrying out full enquiries to establish the circumstances of the collision.

Detective Constable Charlotte Wright, from the force’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Full support is being provided to those involved in the incident as we continue our enquiries to establish what has happened. We are carrying out a full investigation at the scene of the collision including speaking with a number of witnesses.

“If you witnessed the collision or saw the vehicle or pedestrian beforehand, and have not yet spoken to police, then please do make contact with us.

“If you have any dashcam footage from the area at the time, please also get in touch with us.”

Anyone with any information should report online at www.leics.police.uk or call 101 quoting incident 375 of 29 March.