Lucky Escape as Car Plunges Down Hospital Stairs in Portsmouth
A driver made a shocking getaway after a silver Mercedes careered through railings and tumbled down a flight of stairs at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth this morning.
Driver Loses Control in Car Park Chaos
Just after 11am, fire crews rushed to the North Car Park at QA Hospital following reports of a vehicle leaving the road. Witnesses say the driver hit the curb, smashed through metal railings, and then sped down a set of stairs.
Panicked Driver Mistakes Gas for Brake
A hospital worker, who wished to remain anonymous, revealed: “The woman reversed into someone, then in a panic, she slammed the car into drive and went straight through the barrier and down the stairs.”
Fire Crews Secure Scene, Driver Walks Away Unhurt
- Two fire crews from station 1 attended the incident.
- The automatic Mercedes coupe was trying to leave the car park when the driver accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake pedal.
- Remarkably, the driver escaped without injury.
- Fire crews made the area safe, while specialist recovery teams from Boarhunt are removing the vehicle.
- The stairwell remains cordoned off with safety barriers as a precaution.
This close call serves as a stark reminder to stay calm behind the wheel – especially in tricky car parks.
