A man with life threatening injuries has been flown to Addenbrooke’s Hospital, as well as a woman and child needing treatment, after a crash on the A142 between Witcham Toll and Wentworth Turn.

Ely Standard: Jet Garage, Witcham Toll,Jet Garage, Witcham Toll, (Image: Archant)

Officers were called at 1.22pm to reports of a collision involving two vehicles, a white Kia Venga and a blue Ford Fiesta Zetec.

“A man, the driver of the Kia, is believed to have suffered life threatening injuries and has been taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital via helicopter,” said a police spokesman.

“His passengers, a woman and child are believed to have received minor injuries.

“The driver and passenger of the Ford were not injured.

“The road is currently closed in both directions between the A1421 Witcham Toll junction and the Witchford roundabout.

“Motorists are advised to avoid the area or expect delays.”

Anybody with information about the collision is asked to call police on 101.