Bury St Edmunds – Appeal after collision
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Police are appealing for witnesses or information about a collision in Bury St Edmunds.
Police were called to Tallou Court in Bury St Edmunds at around 5.30pm on Saturday 27 July to reports of a blue BMW colliding with a shop front.
Fire service and ambulance crews - including an air ambulance - were also in attendance at the incident.
Three pedestrians sustained serious injuries and were air lifted to hospital where they all currently remain for treatment, with two of the pedestrian’s injuries described as potentially life changing and one of the pedestrian’s injuries is now being described as serious but stable.
The driver also sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital but has since been released.
The cordon placed on the scene has since been lifted and the vehicle has been recovered.
Police are appealing for any witnesses to the collision and asking any motorists driving in the area at the time of the incident with a dashcam fitted in their vehicle to review the footage for any material that may be of assistance.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Roads and Armed Policing Team at Police Headquarters, quoting investigation number 37/42382/24.
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Previous release | 27 July 2024 - 6.30pm
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a road traffic collision in Bury St Edmunds.
Officers were called to Lawson Place just after 5.30pm today, Saturday 27 July, to reports of a single vehicle collision with a shop front.
Fire service and ambulance crews - including an air ambulance - are also in attendance at the incident.
Three pedestrians have reportedly sustained potentially life-changing injuries.
The road is expected to remain closed for some time and motorists are advised to find alternative routes.