Appeal to trace boys who witnessed collision on A47 near Wisbech
An appeal has been launched to trace two boys who police believe witnessed a collision on the A47 near Wisbech.
Norfolk Police said the incident happened at Terrington St John on Sunday morning (17 May 2026) at around 10.53am when a grey Audi was travelling in the direction of Wisbech and was in collision with a grey VW Tayron and a red Vauxhall Corsa driving in the same direction.
The driver of the Tayron, a woman in her 50s, was taken to hospital for serious injuries, where she remains. The drivers of the other two vehicles had minor injuries.
The driver of the grey Audi, a man in his 40s, was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, he was taken to King’s Lynn Police Investigation Centre and has been bailed to Monday 25 May.
Investigating officer, PC Richard Roe said: “I would like to thank the public for their support in the early stages of this investigation.
“We now believe two boys may have witnessed or have footage of the collision itself or events leading up to it.
“The boys, aged around 12-15 years old were standing on the bridge wearing mostly dark clothing.
“I would like to make it clear, these boys are not in trouble and are only being sought as witnesses, please do get in contact if you know who they are.”
Anyone with information should get in touch via the following channels quoting reference NC-17052026-141.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 101
Contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org