Police appeal for witnesses following two collisions in Barrow and Dalton

Thursday, 30 November 2023 12:34

Police investigating two separate collisions in the Barrow and Dalton areas are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

The first incident was reported to police at around 3:35am this morning (November 30) and involved a vehicle which had crashed on Thwaite Flat Road, Barrow and was subsequently set on fire.

Police are appealing for any witnesses who may have been in the area at the time.

Officers are also appealing for witnesses following a second single vehicle collision which happened on Railway Terrace, Dalton at around 6:15am this morning (November 30).

The collision involved a black BMW which collided with a brick wall and a fence

In both incidents, police are concerned for the welfare of the driver and believe the drivers left the vehicle, potentially suffering injuries

Anyone who witnessed the collisions or has any information regarding the incidents should report online via www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it quoting incident number 19 of 30 November.

You can also phone on 101.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.