Woman, 34, and little boy, 3, killed in lorry crash 'after breaking down'

11 March 2023 , 13:10

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A woman and a three-year-old boy have tragically died in a crash with a lorry on the A180 (Image: Rich Addison)

A woman and a young child tragically died in a crash with a lorry "after breaking down" along the A180 yesterday.

The driver, aged 34, and three-year-old boy were in a stationary Ford Focus which collided with an articulated truck near Immingham, North East Lincolnshire at about 9pm.

They sustained fatal injuries and were sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

The car is thought to have broken down in a live lane at the time of the crash, said Humberside Police.

Their families have been informed and are being supported by specialist-trained officers, added the force.

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Witnesses said they believed the vehicle was "stranded" in the left-hand lane.

The woman and child were sadly pronounced dead at the scene (file photo) (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

A woman told Grimsby Live that she had to "swerve" in the dark to avoid the car and called emergency services shortly before the crash.

Police are investigating the collision, and have appealed for any witnesses to come forward.

The force said in a statement: "Officers investigating a fatal road traffic collision are appealing for information following an incident yesterday (Friday 10 March).

"At around 9.06pm last night a white articulated lorry was travelling westbound along the A180, Immingham between Stallingborough and Brocklesby when it collided with stationary blue Ford Focus which is thought to have broken down in a live lane.

"Sadly, a 34-year-old woman and 3-year-old boy travelling in the Ford Focus sustained fatal injuries as a result of the collision and died at the scene.

"Their families have been informed and are currently being supported by specialist trained officers and partnering agencies at this incredibly difficult time."

The A180 was closed throughout the night and most of this morning while the road was cleared.

Anyone with dashcam footage or who witnessed the collision is urged to contact the force on 101 quoting log 557 of 10 March.

Emily Johnson