Road traffic collision - one person rescued
Crews responded to a two-vehicle collision on Thorrington Road, Great Bentley, this morning, where one vehicle had left the road and landed in a ditch.
Firefighters worked to safely stabilise the vehicle and used specialist Holmatro cutting equipment to remove the driver’s door for access. The casualty, who was experiencing breathing difficulties, was left in the care of the ambulance service at 11.20am.
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