A heartbreaking crash on the A1 in Cambridgeshire has killed a two-year-old boy and badly injured five others just days before Christmas.
Breakdown on A1 Ends in Tragedy
The toddler was in a Toyota Auris that had broken down on the northbound carriageway near Stibbington Junction around 6.20pm on Saturday. The stranded car was stuck in a live lane when a Volkswagen Touran slammed into it, causing devastating injuries.
Victims and Arrest in Fatal Smash
- The little boy, from London, died at the scene.
- Five other Londoners in the Toyota are seriously injured, rushed to Peterborough City Hospital.
- The Volkswagen driver, a 64-year-old man from Peterborough, suffered minor injuries.
- He was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Police Urge Witnesses to Come Forward
Cambridgeshire Police have released the 64-year-old man on bail until March 20 but the investigation is ongoing.
“Our thoughts are with the parents and family of this young child who has tragically lost his life in this collision,” said Sgt David McIlwhan. “The family is being supported by specialist family liaison officers.”
“I would appeal for anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage but was unable to stop at the scene to get in touch.”
If you have any information, contact the police online quoting incident 401 of December 20, or call 101 if you don’t have internet access.
