Witnesses needed after serious collision in Tonge

Police want to trace a lorry driver who was driving behind the vehicles involved.

Police are investigating a serious collision in a village close to East Midlands Airport on Friday (19 July) night.

Officers are appealing for witnesses to the incident in Moor Lane, Tonge, and want to trace a lorry driver who was driving behind the vehicles involved.

The collision happened shortly after 10.30 pm and involved two cars – a black BWM X3 and a blue Toyota Yaris.

The three occupants of the BMW sustained serious injuries and remain in hospital undergoing treatment. Their condition has been described as stable.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC 1788 Matt Burton on 101 or via www.leics.police.uk, quoting crime number 24*429935.