AN elderly woman died at the scene of a lorry crash.
The collision happened at 12.13pm yesterday on the A417 near Stanford in the Vale, when officers were called to reports of a collision between a HGV, a silver Mercedes and a red Mercury at the junction with the B4508.
A 72-year-old woman from Baulking died at the scene.
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Although formal identification has not yet taken place, the woman’s next of kin have been made aware and are being supported by officers at this time.
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses.
Investigating officer Sergeant Phil Hanham of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, based at Bicester, said: “First and foremost, our thoughts are with the family and friends of the woman who has died as a result of this collision, and on behalf of the force, I would like to offer my sincere condolences.
“The collision occurred at just after 12 noon on a busy stretch of the A417 in Oxfordshire, and I am making an appeal to anybody who witnessed the collision or who may have dash-cam of the collision or the moments leading up to it to please contact police on 101, or make a report online, quoting reference number 43210326007."
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No arrests have been made and two other people suffered less serious injuries; one was taken to hospital with non life-threatening injuries and the other was treated at the scene.
The road was closed for many hours while emergency services were on the scene and the police's investigation commenced.
Sergeant Phil Hanham added: “I would like to thank the public for their patience and understanding while we dealt with what was a particularly difficult scene.”
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