Elderly woman critical after crash near Wisbech

The woman in her 80s was taken to hospital with life threatening injuries

Author: Grace McGachyPublished 27th Feb 2026
Last updated 27th Feb 2026

A woman in her 80s is in a critical condition in hospital following a crash near Wisbech.

Norfolk Police say the collision happened on Monday (23rd February) at around 5pm when a silver VW Polo veered off Black Bear Lane at the junction with Burrett Road, coming to a stop in an orchard.

The injured driver was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital with life-threatening injuries and is currently in a critical condition.

Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision or has relevant dashcam footage to come forward.

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