A DRIVER has been killed and three passengers injured after a horror head-on crash with a tractor.

Officers scrambled to the scene in Thrussington, , following reports of a collision on Friday, June 26.

Ratcliffe Road in Thrussington, with trees and grass bordering the road.A driver has been killed and three passengers injured after a head-on crash with a tractor Credit: Alamy

Leicestershire said the crash involved a black Laguna and a red Massey Ferguson tractor which was pulling a trailer on Ratcliffe Road.

Both the driver of the car and the passengers were raced to hospital with serious injuries.

Two other passengers in the vehicle also sustained minor injuries.

Two days later, the driver of the car tragically died.

Police say the fatal crash occurred as the Renault was heading toward Thrussington and the tractor was travelling in the opposite direction.

Police say it is believed the Renault was heading toward Thrussington and the tractor was travelling in the opposite direction.

The force are now appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

A spokesperson said: “Officers would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or saw either vehicle beforehand.

“They would also urge anyone who may have captured footage on their dashcam equipment to get in touch.

“Anyone with any information is asked to contact Detective Constable 4224 Anna Andrew on 101 or via www.leics.police.uk quoting incident 980 of 26 June.”