Man aged in his 20s seriously injured in Melton Mowbray collision with tractor
A pedestrian aged in his 20s was seriously injured after being involved in a collision with a tractor and trailer in Melton Mowbray.
Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage from the incident, which happened just before 4pm yesterday (Thursday) on Leicester Road, close to the junction with Dalby Road.
The injured man was taken to hospital by a crew from East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS), where he is continuing to receive treatment. No-one was arrested in connection with the incident.
As the pedestrian had been in contact with police prior to the collision occurring, a mandatory referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
The collision involved a red tractor which was towing a trailer. It was reported the tractor had also collided with a white Toyota Proace van which was behind it following the collision.
Det Sgt Charlotte Mee, from Leicestershire Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU), said: “This incident happened close to the town centre at a time when people will have been travelling home from work.
"I’d therefore like to speak to anyone who saw what happened and can assist with our enquiries.
“This includes anyone who witnessed the collision, saw the tractor and pedestrian beforehand or who has dashcam footage.
“Anything you’re able to provide us could help our investigation.”
Go online at https://www.leics.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/rs/road-safety/making-a-road-traffic-incident-report/ to report any information you have on the incident, quoting incident 477 of August 6.
Alternatively you can call police on 101.
Officers closed the road for a lengthy period following the collision to investigate the circumstances.