Crash Chaos on Wide Lane: Firefighters Rescue Trapped Driver
Fire crews from Hampshire Fire and Rescue rushed to a crash on Wide Lane, Southampton, just before 6pm on Sunday. Two cars collided in a nasty smash-up, causing chaos on the roads.
Trapped Driver Cut Free with Specialist Gear
One driver was trapped inside their vehicle and had to be cut free by firefighters using specialist equipment. The rescued motorist was handed over to South Central Ambulance Service and later taken to Southampton General Hospital for treatment.
Road Closures Spark Bus Service Disruptions
Police shut Mansbridge Road and Wide Lane following the collision, blocking routes for special replacement bus services at nearby Swaythling station. Commuters were left stranded as buses struggled to reach their stops amid the closures and ongoing engineering works.
