Tetney crash: Floral tributes left at scene of fatal crash which killed boy, 16, and man, 40

Floral tributes have been left at the scene of a crash which led to the death of two people. Emergency services were sent to the incident at Tetney Lock on Saturday, January 6 where it was reported that a blue Mercedes 300 left the road and became submerged in water, Grimsby Live reports[1].

A 16-year-old boy and a 40-year-old man in the car were pronounced dead at the scene. Flowers, cards and letters paying respects to the victims can be seen on Tetney Lock Road, where the incident took place.

Diversions were put in place at Tetney Lock Road junction with Hoop End, and the Tetney Lock Road junction with New Delights, while the emergency services worked and initial enquiries were carried out on Saturday. The road was reopened just before 3am on Sunday.

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A spokesperson for Lincolnshire Police said: “We are now appealing for anyone who may have information to come forward. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have seen the vehicle driving prior to the incident and captured it on dashcam or has footage of the collision itself.

“Please check footage from the Laceby crossroads at Laceby, Grimsby, and the surrounding roads leading to the Tetney Lock Road area between 12.30pm and 1.33pm yesterday. At this stage it is not believed there were any other vehicles involved but we are keeping an open mind as the investigation progresses.”

References

  1. ^ Grimsby Live reports (www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk)
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