A Mercedes crashed through 10 wooden posts, pulling them out of the group, before a head-on collision with the Hyundai in Reading, according to police reports.

The black Benz and the Hyundai i800 people carrier collided at around 3.35pm on Monday (February 14) in The Meadway, Tilehurst, near to the junction with Dee Road.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident.

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PC Michael Greaves-Hurd, based at Reading police station, said: “I am appealing for any witnesses to this incident to please come forward.

“I am also appealing for anyone who may have dash-cam footage of the collision or any footage of the vehicles prior to the collision to get in touch.  

“Anyone with information can contact police by calling 101 or making a report online, quoting reference 43220068921.”