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Coach and Car Collide in Freshwater

Coach and Car Collide in Freshwater Fire crews inspect the Kia Cee'd involved in the collision (Photo: Bob King)
By Chris Browning Mon, 16 July 2012 1:30PM

A coach and a car have collided in Freshwater.

Police were called to the incident on Colwell Road at 1pm.

They say a number of people are reported to be trapped and injured, but the exact extent of injuries is not known at this stage.

3 fire engines are also on the scene by the Colwell Inn.  Crews cut three people out of the Kia Cee'd car. They were taken to hospital, where the extent of their injuries is unknown.

Eyewitnesses said people were being led off the coach and into ambulances.

Police say the vehicles were recovered, and Colwell Road re-opened at just after 5 o clock on Monday evening (16th July)

 

 

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