CAMPAIGNERS are renewing calls for speed cameras at an accident blackspot after a second fatal crash in the space of three weeks.

The deaths follow a double fatality at the same stretch of the A35 in 2013.

A woman was killed following a collision between a silver Toyota Prius and a blue Peugeot at Greenway Head near Raymond's Hill, shortly after 2.30pm on Sunday.

A 59-year-old woman from Lincolnshire, travelling as a front-seat passenger in the Prius was pronounced dead at the scene. The two drivers, a 28-year-old woman from Lyme Regis and a 63-year-old man from Lincolnshire, suffered serious life-changing injuries.

Three weeks ago, 26-year-old Nathan Pearce was killed along the same stretch of road when his motorcycle collided with a lorry.

Now, speed camera signs have been put up by at the Hunters Lodge junction on the A35 - with campaigners hoping real cameras will follow.

Joy Raymond started campaigning for safety measures after an elderly couple died at what’s dubbed locally as ‘death crash junction’ in July 2013.

After a public meeting the Highways Agency ruled out the traffic lights, saying they would make the situation worse.

Joy said: “It is just horrific that in such a short space of time, we have had two fatalities.

"We really are desperate for major long-lasting safety measures to be installed.

"This is the epicentre of the Jurassic Coast. We want people to continue to visit the area, but it really needs a root and branch assessment.

"The most important thing is to cut the speed at which people travel along here - so as overdue as speed cameras would be, it would be fantastic."

Joy has written again to Tiverton and Honiton MP Neil Parish, who is parliamentary private secretary to Transport Minister John Hayes.

Mr Parish said: "I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of both these people, tragically killed on this stretch of road.

“I have met regularly with the Highways Agency and the local parish councils over the past three years regarding road safety improvements on the A35 and I have pressed for the feasibility of a roundabout to be examined as part of a long-term solution to the problems at Hunters Lodge junction.

“I have written again to the Highways Agency to impress upon them the need for both timely action and long term investment to improve the safety of this junction.”

Police are continuing to investigate the collision, and are appealing for witnesses to come forward – particularly the driver of an articulated lorry, who officers believe may be able to shed light on the incident.

Police Sergeant Joe Pardy of Dorset Police’s traffic unit, said: “I believe that a number of vehicles may have driven through the collision after it happened.

“I am appealing for them to contact me as they may be able to provide vital evidence.

“In particular, I would like to speak to the driver of an articulated lorry with a white cab that was travelling eastbound towards Bridport.

“I urgently want to hear from anyone with information related to the collision or the manner of driving of the vehicles involved.”