Police are appealing for information after a crash involving two cars, a lorry and a prison van left a woman with serious injuries.

The collision happened last Wednesday at around 11am on the hard shoulder between junctions 1 and 2a on the M26.

The crash involved a white Volkswagen Golf, a white Renault Magnum lorry, a blue Toyota Corolla and the GEOAmey van.

A female prison officer, in her 20s, who was standing on the hard shoulder sustained non-life threatening but serious injuries in the collision, while a second male officer, in his 40s, was also taken to hospital.

A 56-year-old man from the Netherlands was arrested at the scene on suspicion of dangerous driving and has been bailed until Tuesday, May 5, pending further inquiries.

Officers would now like to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision. Call the witness appeal line on 01622 798538 quoting reference 04-375.