Collision in Worthing leaves man trapped in car with spinal injuries

A passenger was trapped in the car this morning and had to be cut out by firefighters.
A passenger had to be freed by firefighters. Pictures: Eddie MitchellA passenger had to be freed by firefighters. Pictures: Eddie Mitchell
A passenger had to be freed by firefighters. Pictures: Eddie Mitchell

The collision left the man with spinal injuries.

Officers were called to a collision in St George’s Road in Worthing at 8.10am this morning.

UPDATE: A man has been arrested following the collision. Click here to read the original story.

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Police say the collision involved a Ford Fiesta car and a Volkswagen transporter van.

A spokesman for Sussex Police said: “A man who was the passenger in the Fiesta was mechanically trapped.

“He had to be cut free by firefighters.

“He has sustained spinal injuries.”

Police arrested a man following the collision. Pictures: Eddie MitchellPolice arrested a man following the collision. Pictures: Eddie Mitchell
Police arrested a man following the collision. Pictures: Eddie Mitchell

The female driver of the Fiesta and the male van driver got free without significant injuries, police said.

A spokesman for the fire service said: “A report of a road traffic collision in St George’s Road, Worthing came through to the fire service at 8.15am this morning.

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“Two fire engines and one heavy rescue vehicle were sent from Worthing.

“They’ve released one male who was trapped in a vehicle.

“Crews left the scene at 9.20am. Police and ambulance service were also in attendance.”