An elderly woman has suffered "life-threatening" injuries during a crash on the A414 in Hatfield.

The incident occurred at the junction with Holwell Lane, at around 1.20pm yesterday (Thursday, August 3).

A silver Hyundai i10 struck the roundabout before leaving the road and coming to rest on its side.

It is currently unknown why the vehicle collided with the roundabout.

The driver, an elderly man, suffered cuts and bruises while his passenger, the elderly woman, has suffered "life-threatening injuries" and remains in hospital, according to a police spokesperson.

Both the driver and the passenger had to be freed by Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, and their next of kin have been informed.

Police are now appealing for any witnesses who may have information or dash cam footage to get in contact with them.

PC Dale Powell, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Our enquiries are continuing at this time to establish the circumstances around the collision.

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“The road would have been fairly busy at the time and I am hoping someone may have witnessed something that could assist with our investigation.

“Did you see the Hyundai travelling in the area around the time? Did you witness the collision itself? I’m particularly keen to hear from anyone who captured dash cam footage. If you can help, please get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to email dale.powell@herts.police.uk.

Information can also be reported online at herts.police.uk/report, via online web chat at herts.police.uk/contact, or by calling 101 and quoting ISR 360 of August 3, 2023.