Man fighting for his life after air ambulance lands at serious crash in Hereford

A man is fighting for his life following a serious crash in Hereford^[1]. Police were called to the A49 in Llandinabo at around 9am yesterday (January 15).

The crash involved a Ford Focus estate and a Ford Fusion hatchback. A man, aged in his 80s, was rushed to hospital by air ambulance while a woman, also in her 80s, was seriously injured.

West Mercia Police^[2] said the man remains in hospital today (January 16) in a critical condition. Investigating officers are appealing for information on the crash.

The force said: “Anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or has dashcam footage, is urged to contact PC Anthony Mansfield by emailing [email protected]^[5] quoting incident 71 of the 15 January 2024.

“Alternatively, information can be shared anonymously with the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or by visiting here^[6].”

References

1. ^{^} Hereford (www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk)
2. ^{^} Police (www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk)
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4. ^{^} Bid to demolish historic factory of world-renowned firm to make way for 215 homes (www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk)
5. ^{^} [email protected] (www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk)
6. ^{^} visiting here (www.crimestoppers-org.uk)