Update - published 1pm, 20 January 2025
A woman has died following a road traffic collision in Whitehaven.
The collision, which was reported at 7:50am yesterday (19 January), occurred on Cleator Moor Road and involved a police car and a white Suzuki Celerio.
The driver of the Suzuki was a 64-year-old woman from Cleator Moor. She was taken to hospital, however sadly died earlier today (20 January).
Specialist officers are continuing to support her family.
The driver of the police vehicle, a male officer aged in his 20s, suffered serious injuries.
An independent investigation into this incident will be conducted by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
Detective Chief Superintendent David Ashton, Cumbria Constabulary, said: “Our thoughts and condolences are with the family of the woman who has sadly died.
“The Constabulary will fully support the IOPC’s independent investigation into this incident to establish the full circumstances.”
Update - published 1:08pm, 19 January 2025
Two people have been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a road traffic collision on Cleator Moor Road in Whitehaven.
The collision, which was reported at 7:50am today (19 January), involved a police car and a white Suzuki Celerio.
The police vehicle involved was responding to a separate emergency incident at the time of the collision.
The driver of the police vehicle is a male officer, aged in his 20s.
The driver of the Suzuki is a woman aged in her 60s. Her condition is described as critical.
Cleator Moor Road remains closed whilst investigative enquiries are conducted. The road may remain closed for some time and motorists are advised to avoid the area.
The circumstances of the collision are being fully investigated. The incident was immediately referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct, which is normal practice.
Specialist officers are supporting the family of the driver of the Suzuki.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or may have relevant dashcam or doorbell camera footage is asked to get in touch. You can report this information online by visiting www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it, referencing incident number 54 of 19 January.
Alternatively, you can call 101 referencing the same incident number.
Initial message - published 9:07am, 19 January 2025
Emergency services are dealing with a two-vehicle road traffic collision on Cleator Moor Road in Whitehaven.
The collision was reported at 7:50am today (19 January).
Cleator Moor Road is closed in both directions and may remain closed for some time. Motorists are asked to avoid the area.