A woman in her 60s has suffered serious injuries after a police pursuit ended in a collision on Clamp Hill in Stanmore this afternoon.
Four people were injured in the crash, which happened near the junction with Acacia Close on Monday, September 28. Three suffered minor injuries, while the woman was seriously injured. All four were taken to hospital.
Hertfordshire Police has told Harrow Online that officers had been alerted to a “vehicle of interest” which was travelling through Hertfordshire and was linked to offences in London.
Police pursued vehicle before collision
A spokesperson for Herts Police told Harrow Online: “Police were alerted to a vehicle of interest travelling through Hertfordshire this afternoon (Monday 28 September).
“The vehicle was linked to offences in London.
“Officers located the vehicle and pursued it for a short time before the suspect vehicle was involved in a collision with another car in Clamp Hill, near the junction with Acacia Close in Stanmore.
“Four people were injured. Three sustained minor injuries, while a woman in her 60s suffered serious injuries. All four were taken to hospital.”
Police have also confirmed that two men, both aged in their 20s, were arrested following the incident.
One was arrested on suspicion of failing to stop for police and dangerous driving.
A second man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.
Air ambulance sent to Clamp Hill
London Ambulance Service was called to the collision at 2.22pm, with several emergency resources sent to the scene, including London’s Air Ambulance.
The air ambulance was seen landing in a nearby field while emergency crews dealt with the incident.
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called today at 2.22pm on Monday 28 September to reports of a road traffic collision in Clamp Hill, Stanmore.
“We sent resources including ambulance crews, a clinician in a fast response car, a clinical team manager, an incident response officer and London’s air ambulance.
“We treated four people at the scene before taking them to hospital.”
Road remains closed
Clamp Hill was closed in both directions following the collision, causing significant traffic delays around Stanmore, Harrow Weald and surrounding roads.
Local bus services have also been affected by the closure.
A nearby school told parents that all students would leave through Bridge Road because of the incident and the resulting traffic disruption.
Police said road closures remain in place while enquiries continue.
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