Police are appealing for witnesses following an eight vehicle collision on the A46 yesterday (December 2).

Officers from Warwickshire Police want to speak to the driver of a white SUV which is believed to have driven off after being involved in the crash.

Emergency services were called to the A46 southbound between the Thickthorn and Gaveston junctions at 8am yesterday.

A man in his 20's was rushed to hospital after receiving head injuries. Police said these are not thought to be life-threatening.

Another man sustained ankle injuries and was discharged at the scene.

A Warwickshire Police spokesperson said: "It's believed one of the vehicles involved in the collision, a white SUV, failed to stop and continued driving southbound.

"This vehicle may have damage and if anyone recognises the description, please get in touch.

"Investigating officers would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the collision."

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Reports initially indicated it was a five vehicle crash.

Road closures were in place, with queues reported back to the Stoneleigh junction. The road was reopened at around 10.30am.

Anyone with any information is asked to call Warwickshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 48 of 2 December 2021.

(Image by David P. Howard via geograph.org.uk)

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