Two people rescued after car hit tree on Hayling Island

TWO people had to be rescued from their car after it hit a tree last night.

By Millie Salkeld

Published 25th Jul 2020, 10:37 BST

Updated 25th Jul 2020, 14:11 BST

Fire Engine

Fire Engine

Fire crews from Hayling Island, Havant and Cosham were called to Manor Road on Hayling Island just after midnight and released the pair before handing them over to South Central Ambulance Service.

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A tweet from Portchester Fire Station said: ‘@HaylingFire21 & @HavantFire16 mobilised to a RTC trapped in Manor Road, Hayling Island.

One car into tree, two persons released by HFRS and handed to @SCAS999 & @SCAS_HART teams. TOC 00.12.’

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Hampshire Constabulary later confirmed the pair had suffered ‘serious injuries’ and were taken to hospital – you can read the latest update here.

Havant confirmed Cosham Fire Station also attended the incident.

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