Woman in Her 40s Killed in Foggy Five-Vehicle Crash as Driver Is Arrested

A woman in her 40s has died and four other people have been injured after a five-vehicle collision in thick fog on a major road in England. The crash happened at approximately 1:30 a.m. on November 8, 2026, on the A605 between Warmington in Northamptonshire and Elton in Cambridgeshire.

According to Northamptonshire Police, the incident began when a BMW 2 Series and a BMW X6 collided while traveling in opposite directions. Two heavy goods vehicle drivers stopped at the scene to help those involved. However, the situation took another turn when a Kia Ceed crashed into the stationary BMW 2 Series, resulting in further injuries and damage.

The woman driving the BMW X6, who was in her 40s, suffered fatal injuries. The driver of the BMW 2 Series, a man in his 20s, was seriously injured. He was subsequently arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Police have not announced any formal charge, and the man has not been convicted of an offense.

Two HGV drivers were also injured in the second collision, with one reportedly suffering serious injuries. A passenger in the Kia Ceed sustained minor injuries. Emergency services attended the scene, and the affected road was later reopened after the incident.

Detectives from Northamptonshire Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. Officers are appealing for witnesses, particularly anyone who may have seen the vehicles before the collision or captured relevant footage on a dashcam.

Anyone with information is asked to email CollisionAppeals@northants.police.uk, call the Drivewatch Hotline on 0800 174615, or contact Northamptonshire Police on 101. Investigators have asked witnesses to quote incident number 26000690175.

Source: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/40961415/woman-killed-four-injured-fog-crash-arrest/