A woman has died and two men were seriously injured in a car crash in Crawley Down yesterday evening (September 8). Their families and next of kin have been informed and road closures were in place while the scene was investigated. This is being treated as an isolated incident and the public can expect to see an increased police presence in the area as our enquiries continue.. She was very much a community person, big-hearted and caring. Driver of vehicle leaves scene of incident after colliding with pram in Crawley SussexWorld 16:10 11-Apr-23. There was also a pair of what seemed like forensic tents in the road. Comments have been closed on this article. Sussex Police officers were called to the A264 Snow Hill in Crawley Down just east of the Duke's Head Roundabout at 8.50pm on Wednesday (September 8). Shed talk to anybody. I used to see her around.. Despite the best efforts of members of the public and paramedics, who commenced CPR, he was sadly pronounced deceased. National World Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved. She was just in the wrong place at the wrong time - unless she knew the people.". I have never felt scared walking out at night.". 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The incident occurred on the A264 Copthorne Road and was reported shortly before 3pm this afternoon (May 3). You can report it online or call 101, quoting Operation Gateford. The A264 is closed in both directions by the Surrey border. She had a great love of animals.". The crash happened on the A264 Snow Hill just east of The Duke's Head in Crawley Down. She said: "This is a tragic incident which has led to the death of two local women, one of whom was known to the suspect. Another man aged 28, who was a passenger in the back seat, had multiple fractures and was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. "It is even more desperate because it is so close to Christmas.". Police are appealing for witnesses to the crash, which happened on the A264 Snow Hill just east of the Dukes Head Roundabout. Sussex Police said that no formal identification has taken place. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. A Sussex Police spokesperson said: Officers were called to a single vehicle collision on the A264 Snow Hill just east of the Dukes Head Roundabout at 8.50pm on Wednesday (September 8). 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As always you can unsubscribe at any time. She came across the road while I was sorting my bins out and we had a chat. Read about our approach to external linking. The police have told me to go home and theyll speak to me later.. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Road closures were in place in the area while the scene was investigated. We are treating this as an isolated incident with no threat to the wider community, however the public can expect to see an increased police presence in the area this evening as our enquiries continue. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. . A second person has died and a third remains badly injured after a car left the A264 just outside Surrey and hit a tree. Court result. Have you read? It feels like she was walking in the wrong place at the wrong time. Detective Chief Inspector Debbie White said: This is a fast-moving investigation and we are asking anyone with any information about the incident to please come forward. He is said to be an ex-partner of one of the women. ", A message written on a bouquet of flowers at the police cordon, which was guarded by uniformed officers, read: "A terrible tragedy. The third victim, who had suffered multiple stab wounds to the chest and was said to have lost a lot of blood, was rushed to hospital by ambulance. Current traffic around Crawley The following traffic incidents and congestion for Crawley have been reported by Highways England, Traffic Scotland, Traffic Wales or Transport for London (TfL) in the last two hours: BROKEN DOWN VEHICLE Location: The M25 anticlockwise between junctions J6 (East Grinstead) and J5 (Sevenoaks) . 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", The detective added: "My thoughts are very much with the friends and family of the two women who have sadly lost their lives.". : Crawleys Dan Walker glad to be alive after crash, Crawley primary school gives update on Teacher Strikes 2023, Mackenzie Crooks sister-in-law missing in Sussex: Police ask people to check dashcam footage for sightings of missing Laurel Aldridge, Forensics have set up a tent in East Park, Crawley after reports of a serious incident Photo: Eddie Mitchell. News. A tent has been erected at the scene of the incident (Image: Sussex News and Pictures). Follow live updates on this incident in our blog below. Follow SussexLive on Facebook - Like our Facebook page to get the latest news in your feed and join in the lively discussions in the comments. A teenager has died after a stabbing in Crawley, police have confirmed this evening (Monday, February 20). She was walking past in the wrong place at the wrong time. Local Tony Jones, 74, also paid tribute to Mrs Seagrave. "A 37-year-old man, who was found seriously injured inside the house in Hazel Way, is under arrest on suspicion of murder. The court was told how Mr Appleton had been heard by neighbours shouting at his wife Amy before she left their house and was then attacked by him on their driveway. A second incident involving two vehicles may be linked. Three people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after the attack on Malthouse Road, Crawley, West Sussex, at about 15:20 GMT on Monday. Queuing traffic is building on the closed section of the A264 as a result. Neighbour Ian Pratt, 61, said it was possible Mrs Seagrave may have been intervening while walking past the horrific incident. 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One neighbour, who saw police and ambulances, said: "It seems he (the perpetrator) has killed two people and severely stabbed a third person. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. A grey Smart car veered off the road and crashed into a tree on the A264 at around 8:50pm yesterday. A cordon has been put up in Hazel Way, Crawley Down, and forensics officers are at the scene. contact the editor here. 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Join our Facebook group: Sussex Traffic and Travel, Inrix have now said: "A264 Copthorne Road in both directions re-opened, traffic returned to normal, accident cleared from Rowplatt Lane to B2037.". Mrs Seagrave is believed to have been attacked as she walked past the scene, which remains cordoned off with forensics tents outside. A woman aged 23 from Carshalton, London, who was a front seat passenger, died at the scene, the spokesperson added. Crawley Down - Sussex Live Crawley Down 10:03, 15 MAY 2022 Sandhill Lane: The private Crawley Down road you can't view on Google where houses cost 1.1m Crawley Down Bookmark Daughter's harrowing plea after Crawley dad is killed in drink-driving accident Crawley Down Bookmark Man, 29, dies in hospital after Crawley Down crash which killed woman Sussex Police said it was an isolated incident in the village with no further risk to the public. That's not a crime reference. to neighbours in Crawley Down, West Sussex . Sussex Police officers are appealing for anyone who saw the vehicle or who may have CCTV or dash cam footage from the area to get in contact by emailing: collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk and quoting Operation Thorndon. Emergency services were called to a house in Hazel Way, Crawley Down, at 10.18am and found the two women outside and a man seriously injured inside. Detective Chief Inspector Alex Geldart, of the Sussex and Surrey major crime team, said: "At this time we believe this to be an isolated incident, with no ongoing risk to members of the public. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. TWO PEOPLE DEAD AFTER 'MAJOR INCIDENT' IN CRAWLEY DOWN, Sandra Seagrave, known as Sandy, had a "heart of gold", Police forensics officers at the scene in Hazel Way, Crawley Down, West Sussex, A 37-year-old man, who was found seriously injured inside a house, is under arrest on suspicion of murder. Neighbours said Mrs Seagrave was twice widowed, did not have any children and lived on her own. In pictures: The most famous Bluebell walk in Sussex, Endangered species once thought to be extinct found in Sussex. To get the latest headlines direct to your email inbox every day, put your email in the box at the top and hit subscribe or visit here. "This is a fast-moving investigation which will see significant police resources deployed to the scene for the forseeable future. Sussex Police say they are dealing with a "major incident" in Crawley, West Sussex, amid reports of two fatalities and a third person being injured. She wouldnt have hurt a fly. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Sandhill Lane: The private Crawley Down road you can't view on Google where houses cost 1.1m, Sandhill Lane is brimming with spectacular houses, Daughter's harrowing plea after Crawley dad is killed in drink-driving accident, By the time I got to him at the crash site he was gone. She was a very friendly, helpful soul, but she lived on her own and felt a bit lonely, because she lost her second husband years ago. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, This website and its associated newspaper are members of Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Photos from the scene showed a large police presence and a white sheet in Hazel Way covering what appeared to be a body. Crawley Down business shortlisted for not one, not two, . Their families and next of kin have been informed. The force raced to the scene in Crawley Down at around 10.30am on Sunday morning. One man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. Our thoughts remain with the victims family at this difficult time, and we are determined to find those responsible for this tragic crime and bring them to justice.. Reported to Police (ref TAA-22437-20-0147-00). Emergency services have been contacted regarding the crash and updates will be provided once we have received them. The accident has affected the road between Rowplatt Lane and the B2037. News. The driver, a 29-year-old man from Battersea, London, was taken to St George's Hospital in London with life-threatening injuries. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 2.3K views, 2 likes, 0 loves, 4 comments, 2 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Crawley News 24: Forensic tents being erected at Crawley Down incident. A grey Smart car veered off the road and crashed into a tree on the A264 at around 8:50pm yesterday. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Get the latest news, information, traffic and travel, weather and things to do in and around Crawley in West Sussex. ", Meanwhile, a woman who lives nearby but did not want to give her name said: "We opened the curtains and saw the police cars and could see that something significant had happened.". She added: "It was all the village lights. The key South East local election battlegrounds. Something went wrong, please try again later. Police officers carried out an extensive search of the area assisted by the National Police Air Service helicopter and a 17-year-old male from Worthing and an 18-year-old male from Horsham were arrested on suspicion of murder. Download it via the App Store for iOS or Google Play for Android. One of the victims of the attack in Crawley Down has been named locally as 76-year-old Sandy Seagrave. ", Bodmin stabbings: Michael Allen named by police as man who died after group of people were stabbed, Body found in search for teenager who went missing in River Thames, Jock Zonfrillo: British judge on MasterChef Australia dies aged 46. The vehicle involved was a grey Smart car, which left the road and hit a tree. The resident, who did not know those who had died, described waking up to the news of the killings as "a pure shock," adding: "It is the sadness of it all, especially at this time of year. More details. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. You cannot help them, so you just have a sick feeling.". The incident occurred on the A264 Copthorne Road and was reported shortly before 3pm this afternoon (May 3). A 32-year-old woman also died in the incident. Emergency services were called to a house and found the two women outside the property and a man seriously injured inside. Both victims killed were understood to have had their throats cut. Get Started. Two women have been killed in West Sussex - as a man was arrested on suspicion of murder. Distressing photos at the scene appear to show at least one victim being carried out in body bags. "I extend my heartfelt sympathies to their families, who are being supported by specialist trained officers.