Five-Year-Old Girl Seriously Injured in Beccles Crash – Police Urgently Seek Witnesses

Terrifying Crash on Banham Road

Suffolk Police have launched an urgent appeal after a five-year-old girl was seriously hurt in a road traffic collision on Banham Road, Beccles. The incident happened on Friday, 20 June 2025, at around 4pm.

The young victim was treated at the scene before being rushed to James Paget Hospital with a fractured leg. Thankfully, she has since been discharged and returned home.

Man Arrested Over Suspected Drink Driving

  • A man in his 50s was arrested on suspicion of driving with excess alcohol following the crash.
  • He was taken into custody for questioning but later released pending further investigations.

Police Call for Witnesses and Dashcam Footage

Suffolk Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage from the Banham Road area around the time to come forward. Help from the public is crucial to piece together the events leading to the accident.

How You Can Help

Police stress the importance of any information to help bring clarity to this serious incident. If you were in the area, your footage or insight could make all the difference.

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