Elderly woman suffers two broken legs after her car collides with a house

An elderly woman has suffered life changing injuries after her car collided with a house in a Northamptonshire village.
A car being driven by an elderly woman collided with a house in Deanshanger - image courtesy of Magpas HelimedixA car being driven by an elderly woman collided with a house in Deanshanger - image courtesy of Magpas Helimedix
A car being driven by an elderly woman collided with a house in Deanshanger - image courtesy of Magpas Helimedix

The 78-year-old woman was driving in Puxley Road, Deanshanger, at about 1.55pm on Friday, when her grey Hyundai i30 was in collision with a house.

The woman had to be cut from the vehicle, before straightening and splinting her injuries while sedated.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

She was then flown by helicopter to Coventry Major Trauma Centre where she was treated for two broken legs.

Police would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who may have any information regarding it.

Anyone with information or who witnessed this incident is asked to call the Drivewatch Hotline on 0800 174615.