A 13-year-old girl and a 48-year-old man were taken into custody following a serious collision at a caravan park in Shropshire. The crash resulted in injuries to an 81-year-old man and a 71-year-old woman at Mile Bank Farm park.
According to West Mercia Police, a vehicle struck multiple fences and gates before crashing into a caravan’s awning, causing harm to the elderly couple at the Whitchurch holiday destination. The incident happened around 10:45 am on Saturday, with the 81-year-old man currently in critical condition at the hospital.
The authorities disclosed that the 13-year-old girl and the 48-year-old man were apprehended on suspicion of causing severe harm through reckless driving. Both individuals have been granted bail as investigations progress. Detectives are urging any witnesses present at the caravan park during the incident to come forward.
PC Mark Hobden, part of the serious collision investigation unit, emphasized the importance of gathering information from anyone who may have observed the collision or the involved vehicle beforehand. Every detail, no matter how small, could aid in understanding the events leading up to the crash.