NEWS | West Mercia Police launch appeal following a fatal collision where a 62-year-old died in Herefordshire

Update from West Mercia Police:

Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the A465 at Allensmore, just outside Hereford, yesterday morning.

The collision happened at around 11am and involved a black Mini, a blue Ford Transit van and HGV tanker.

The driver of the Mini, a 62-year-old woman, sadly died at the scene.

Police would like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and may have witnessed the collision or have dash-cam footage of it.

Anyone with information or footage is asked to contact Sergeant Liam Bennett, Serious Collision Investigation Unit South on SCIUSouth@westmercia.police.uk quoting incident number 154i of 17 December 2023.

Previous update from West Midlands Ambulance Service this morning:

West Midlands Ambulance Service have confirmed that a woman has died following a fatal collision that occurred in Herefordshire on Sunday.

The collision occurred on the A465 (Hereford to Abergavenny Road), near the junction for Clehonger on Sunday morning.

West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service all attended the incident.

The road was closed for several hours.

A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service said:

“We were called at 10.59am on Sunday to a road traffic collision involving a lorry, car and a van on the A465 in Allensmore, Hereford. 

“One ambulance and a paramedic officer attended the scene. Upon arrival we found three patients.

“The first, a woman who was the driver of the car. Unfortunately, it was clear that nothing could be done to save her and she was confirmed deceased by ambulance staff at the scene. 

“The second and third patients were assessed and did not require treatment from ambulance staff. 

“They received self care advice before being discharged at the scene.”