On the afternoon of Monday the 9th of May 2022, a serious collision took place in Rutland between a silver Fiat and black Volkswagen Golf resulting in the deaths of two people.

An investigation, led by the force's Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU), has begun following the incident – which occurred on the A47 Peterborough Road in Barrowden, just to the east of the crossroad with Barrowden Lane and Luffenham Road.

Emergency services were called just before 4pm, following a report of a collision involving a silver Fiat Qubo and a black Volkswagen Golf.

The occupants of the Fiat – a man and a woman – were pronounced dead at the scene. Nobody in the Golf was seriously injured.

A 54-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of driving while unfit through drink or drugs. She remains in custody at this time.

Detectives are appealing for anyone with dashcam footage or who witnessed the collision to come forward.

Detective Constable Kasie Carter, from the SCIU, said: "Our investigation is very much ongoing and we are carrying out a number of enquiries into the incident.

"I would ask that anyone who was travelling along the A47 this afternoon and saw what happened, but has not yet come forward, to do so.

"I am particularly keen to speak to any motorists with a dashcam or who saw either vehicle prior to the collision occurring. Any footage or information you have could be vital."

You can pass on information by visiting the Leicestershire and Rutland Police website and quoting incident 394 of 9 May.

Alternatively call 101.