Two-year-old boy dies in A1 crash near Stibbington
Police are seeking witnesses following the collision
A two-year-old boy from London has died following a crash on the A1 northbound near the Stibbington junction.
The collision occurred at around 6.20pm on Saturday, 20th December, when a Toyota Auris, which had broken down in a live lane, was struck by a Volkswagen Touran.
The boy was one of six people travelling in the Toyota Auris. Five others in the vehicle, all from London, were taken to Peterborough City Hospital with serious injuries.
The driver of the Volkswagen, a 64-year-old man from Peterborough, suffered minor injuries.
Police have arrested the 64-year-old on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He has been released on bail until 20th March as investigations continue.
Officers are now appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision or captured it on dashcam footage to come forward. They are particularly keen to hear from those who may have information about the moments leading up to the crash.
Sgt David McIlwhan said: “Our thoughts are with the parents and family of this young child who has tragically lost his life in this collision. The family is being supported by specialist family liaison officers.
"I would appeal for anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage but was unable to stop at the scene, to get in touch.”