Woman killed in collision between lorry and two cars on A47 near Wisbech

A woman driver has died in a collision between a lorry and two cars on the A47 earlier today (May 21).

Police say the woman, who is in her 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision that occurred on the South Brink near Wisbech at 7.09am.

Officers say the woman, whose name has not been released, had been driving one of the cars involved in the crash.

There were not believed to be any other serious injuries.

The  A47 between the A141 (Guyhirn) and the A1101 (Wisbech)placeholder image
The A47 between the A141 (Guyhirn) and the A1101 (Wisbech)

Police say that the road remains closed while investigations are carried out.

The crash closed the A47 in both directions between the A141 (Guyhirn) and the A1101 (Wisbech).

Officers are urging anyone who witnessed the collision, saw any of the vehicles in the moments leading up to it, or anyone who has relevant dashcam footage to get in touch.

Police say anyone with any information about the collision is urged to report this to police online quoting Operation Thames or incident 72 of today. Call 101 if you do not have internet access.

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