Two injured after car collides into caravan awning near Whitchurch
Police investigating a serious collision at a caravan park near Whitchurch, in which two people were injured, are appealing for witnesses to help with their enquiries.
The incident happened at around 10.45 am on Saturday, 25 April, at Mile Bank Farm Caravan and Camping Park, where a Volvo XC60 collided with several fences, a gate and the awning of a caravan.
The collision seriously injured a man aged 81 and a woman aged 71, both were taken to hospital, where the man remains in a critical condition.
A man, aged 48 and a 13-year-old girl were arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. They have both been released on bail as enquiries continue.
Officers are appealing for anyone who was at the caravan site around the time of the incident to get in touch, as the information they have could assist with the investigation.
PC Mark Hobden, from the serious collision investigation unit, said: “Officers are carrying out a number of enquiries to understand what happened on Saturday relating to this collision, which left two people seriously injured.
“We know there were a number of people in and around the caravan park at the time, and we are keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or seen the vehicle involved beforehand.
"Even the smallest piece of information could help us build a clearer picture of the circumstances leading up to the incident.
“If you were in the area around 10.45am on Saturday, or have any footage that may assist our enquiries, please get in touch as soon as possible.”Anyone with information or relevant footage is asked to contact PC Hobden by emailing SCIUNorth@westmercia.police.uk quoting incident 144i of Saturday 25 April.
