A two-year-old boy from London who died following a collision on the A1 near Stibbington, Peterborough, has been named as Mohammad Islam. The crash occurred on December 20, 2025, and involved a Toyota Auris and a Volkswagen Touran.
Emergency services attended the scene after reports of the collision. The toddler was pronounced dead at the scene, while five other people sustained injuries. Mohammad was later taken to hospital but died from his injuries.
Inquest opened at Vantage House
An inquest into Mohammad's death was opened on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Vantage House in Huntingdon. Coroner Caroline Jones told the court that a vehicle was broken down and stationary in lane one of the A1 at Stibbington when another vehicle collided into its rear.
Mohammad was in the stationary vehicle at the time of the impact. His cause of death was confirmed as "multiple traumatic injuries due to RTC" (road traffic collision). The inquest has been adjourned and suspended pending further investigation.
Police investigation ongoing
At the time of the crash, Cambridgeshire Police arrested a 64-year-old man from Peterborough on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. The man, who was slightly injured in the collision, has since been released under investigation. Police confirmed that enquiries are ongoing.
The incident has prompted renewed attention on road safety on the A1 near Stibbington, a stretch of road that has seen previous collisions. No further details about the other injured individuals have been released.
The investigation remains active, and authorities have not yet announced whether any further action will be taken against the arrested man. The inquest will resume once the police investigation concludes.
