Two pensioners, 89 and 84, have died in horrific crash in Denmead

TWO pensioners have died in a serious crash.
Tom Cotterill
By Tom Cotterill
Published 29th Jul 2019, 13:33 BST
Updated 29th Jul 2019, 14:25 BST
Police at a crash in Hambledon Road, Denmead, on the evening of July 28. Picture: Gemma Ford Police at a crash in Hambledon Road, Denmead, on the evening of July 28. Picture: Gemma Ford
Police at a crash in Hambledon Road, Denmead, on the evening of July 28. Picture: Gemma Ford

The collision took place in Denmead yesterday afternoon.

Two vehicles, a Toyata Yaris and a Mitsubishi, slammed into each other in Hambledon Road at about 2.20pm.

The road was sealed off for some time as paramedics battled to treat the wounded.

Police at a crash in Hambledon Road, Denmead, on the evening of July 28. Picture: Gemma Ford Police at a crash in Hambledon Road, Denmead, on the evening of July 28. Picture: Gemma Ford
Police at a crash in Hambledon Road, Denmead, on the evening of July 28. Picture: Gemma Ford
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In a statement today, a spokeswoman for Hampshire police said: ‘The driver of the Toyota Yaris, an 89-year-old man, from Waterlooville, was taken to Southampton General Hospital but died a short time later.

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‘His passenger, an 84-year-old woman, from Waterlooville, was pronounced dead at the scene.

‘The next of kin of both people have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.’

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Officers added the driver of the Mitsubishi, a 36-year-old man, from Waterlooville, suffered minor injuries.

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Police have now launched an investigation into the crash and are appealing for help.

Anyone with information should call 101 quoting 44190265394, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.