Man, 66, seriously injured after Hastings collision

A man was taken to hospital after his car collided with a tree, police confirmed today.
By Richard Gladstone
Published 23rd Jan 2022, 13:31 BST
Updated 23rd Jan 2022, 13:33 BST
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The incident happened in Old London Road on Friday evening (January 21).

Police said the road was closed for several hours as emergency services attended the scene.

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A Sussex Police spokesman said: “Just after 7.25pm on Friday (January 21) police responded to a report that a vehicle had collided with a tree on Old London Road, Hastings.

The scene of the collision. Picture by Dan Jessup SUS-220122-151347001The scene of the collision. Picture by Dan Jessup SUS-220122-151347001
The scene of the collision. Picture by Dan Jessup SUS-220122-151347001
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Fire and Rescue service called to road traffic accident in Hastings

“The road was closed for around five hours while fire crews extracted the casualty and paramedics treated him at the scene.

“The driver of the vehicle, a 66-year-old man, was taken to hospital with serious, potentially life-changing injuries.

“Anyone who witnessed the collision or has information officers which could help officers with their investigation is asked to report it to [email protected] or call 101 quoting serial number 1115 of 21/01.”

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