'Tragic day on the roads of Lincolnshire” – three people die in three separate collisions

Lincolnshire Police have described it as "a tragic day on the roads of Lincolnshire" after three people died in three separate collisions.
The A15 north of Sleaford was closed for several hours.The A15 north of Sleaford was closed for several hours.
The A15 north of Sleaford was closed for several hours.

All three casualties were men, according to officers, killed in separate collisions which were reported earlier today (Thursday).

A 33-year-old man died at the scene of a collision on the A15 at Dunsby Hollow, near Cranwell, which occurred at around 4.45am. Police say he was driving a black BMW 3 series car which was in a collision with a white Volvo HGV.

A man, aged 81, died at the scene following a collision on the A17 at East Heckington, near to the Jet garage. He was driving a grey Ford Kuga which was in collision with a blue lorry carrying a load of pigs, which were later removed and transported away.

Emergency services at the collision scene on the A15 near Cranwell.Emergency services at the collision scene on the A15 near Cranwell.
Emergency services at the collision scene on the A15 near Cranwell.

The A15 was closed off for several hours between Holdingham Roundabout and the Ruskington turn off, while the A17 was closed off from Holdingham to Swineshead to allow both scenes to be cleared and collision investigators to carry out their work.

A man, aged 68, later died at the scene of a collision on the A1175 at Deeping Common at 11.30am. The pedal cycle he was riding was in a collision with a drop sided lorry.

The force clarifies that the three collisions are not connected in any way and officers are investigating the circumstances and the cause of each, all of which will form part of separate investigations.

Superintendent Paul Timmins, Head of Specialist Operations at Lincolnshire Police, said: “This is an extremely sad day and a tragic day on the roads of Lincolnshire. My thoughts are with the family and friends of the three men who have died.

The scene of a second fatal collision. This time on the A17 at East Heckington.The scene of a second fatal collision. This time on the A17 at East Heckington.
The scene of a second fatal collision. This time on the A17 at East Heckington.

“Our investigations will look into the circumstances of how each collision occurred and until our inquiries are complete I am unable to comment on cause or contributing factors.

“Our roads are quieter at present and I’m sure people will ask if any of these drivers were on essential journeys, watching their speed or other reasons. What is really important at this time is we think of the people who have been personally affected by these tragic collisions today and not make what are unnecessary assumptions.

“Our officers and staff in the Serious Collisions Investigation Unit, will investigate all of the circumstances, they will speak to witnesses and will use evidence from the scene of each collision to establish what has happened in each case.

“I would like to send my personal condolences to the family of those who have died.”

The A17 was also closed for some time.The A17 was also closed for some time.
The A17 was also closed for some time.

Investigators would like to hear from anyone who has any information that could assist the inquiry. There are a number of ways you can report:

• By email: [email protected] - remember to put the incident number in the subject box. Inc 46 16/4 - Cranwell, Inc 95 16/4 - East Heckington. Inc 125 16/4 Market Deeping

• Calling 101, quoting the incident number. Inc 46 16/4 - Cranwell, Inc 95 16/4 - East Heckington, Inc 125 16/4 Market Deeping

• Through the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.