Man arrested after crashing blue Renault into a tree in Gosport

By Freddie Webb
Published 7th Jul 2022, 16:58 BST
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A MAN has been arrested and de-arrested after crashing his vehicle into a tree in Gosport.

Officers rushed to the scene at 6.48pm yesterday evening.

The driver, a man in his 20s, lost control of his blue Renault, which left the carriageway before slamming head on into the tree.

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Emergency services rushed to the scene on Gosport Road following the collision. Picture: Fareham PoliceEmergency services rushed to the scene on Gosport Road following the collision. Picture: Fareham Police
Emergency services rushed to the scene on Gosport Road following the collision. Picture: Fareham Police

He was initially arrested on suspicion of impairment offences, but was de-arrested by police.

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A Hampshire Constabulary spokesman said: ‘A man in his 20s was arrested, and later de-arrested, pending further enquires.

‘He was taken to Queen Alexandra Hospital for treatment.’

South Central Ambulance Service deployed a critical car care to attend the scene.

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Firefighters from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were also present to check the safety of the vehicle.

A statement from Fareham police posted yesterday said: ‘The driver is not thought to have serious injuries and has been taken to hospital.

‘The driver has also been arrested under suspicion of impairment offences.’