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Alan Weston

84-year-old woman left fighting for life after horror crash

An 84-year-old woman is fighting for her life after a horror crash.

Emergency services were called to reports that a blue Peugeot 107 had left the carriageway.

It happened on Saughall Massie Road, West Kirby, at 2.45pm on Thursday, May 9.

While at the scene, a second vehicle, a Vauxhall Corsa, was in collision with a stationary Vauxhall Zafira, which was parked in the lay-by.

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The woman, who was a passenger in the Zafira, was taken to hospital in a critical condition with chest injuries.

Police confirmed this afternoon that she is still critical but her condition is improving.

An 84-year-old woman was left fighting for her life after the collision in West Kirby (Chester Chronicle)

A male pedestrian was also taken to hospital with head and shoulder injuries.

All drivers involved are assisting police with enquiries.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the collision, which happened at around 2.45pm on Thursday, May 9.

A spokesperson said: "We are keen to speak with anyone who may have witnessed the collision or anyone who may have driven past the location and recall the emergency services being present.

"In particular we would like to trace the driver of a large tipper truck and a Hyundai people carrier that was captured on CCTV just seconds before the collision."

Anyone with any information is asked to contact @MerPolCC, quoting reference 528 of 9th May 2019 or the Roads Policing Investigation Unit directly on 0151 777 5747.

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