Elderly woman motorist killed at Haddenham near Ely following collision with a coach

Haddenham collision scene (Image: Archant)

Police confirmed the woman died following following a collision in Wilburton Road, Haddenham, just after 11am.

A bus and a car collided at the junction with Twenty Pence Road. The driver of the car, an elderly woman, died at the scene.

There were five people on the bus, including the driver, and all except one were uninjured. One woman was treated for minor injuries at the scene.

Officers would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision or saw either of the vehicles in the moments leading up to the collision.

Haddenham collision scene (Image: Archant)

Anyone with information is asked to call the road policing unit on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

Police have issued a warning to motorists to “please avoid the area”.

The A1123 between both villages is closed and some local reports say it may stay closed well into the afternoon.