Woman and child with life-threatening injuries after crash near Belton
Police say two cars are believed to have collided on the on the A161 on Saturday, and a man was later arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving
Last updated 24th Feb 2026
A woman in her 70's and a 6 year old child are in hospital with serious injuries after a two-car crash on the A161 near Belton in North Lincolnshire.
Police say a man was arrested after leaving the scene, and officers want to hear from anyone who saw what happened.
Following initial enquiries, a 33-year-old woman was also arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice and assisting an offender.
Both have since been released on conditional bail pending further enquiries.