November 27th 2024.
Emergency services were urgently summoned to Torbay Hospital this morning at 10:47am. The reason? A car had collided with a portcabin at the facility, resulting in injuries to three individuals. This was no small matter, as police, fire, and ambulance crews were all called in to assist.
The incident took place in Devon, specifically at Torbay Hospital. Upon arrival, it was discovered that the driver had been freed from the car, but two others were still trapped underneath. Thankfully, the hospital was able to remain open during this time.
According to Devon and Cornwall Police, the situation is still ongoing, but both individuals have now been rescued and are being attended to by the ambulance service. Meanwhile, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust provided updates on Facebook, informing the public of the road traffic incident and reassuring them that emergency services were on the scene.
For those with appointments at the hospital today, it was recommended to consider using public transportation and allowing for extra time due to the incident. As a result of the crash, buses were unable to stop at the main entrance of the hospital.
In a statement, Devon & Cornwall Police confirmed that they were currently at Torbay Hospital and that the crash involved a car and a temporary building. The fire and ambulance services were also called to the scene, and unfortunately, three people were injured. However, the hospital was still able to function despite the situation.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service also provided details on the incident, stating that they had received a call reporting a collision between a vehicle and a cabin at Torbay Hospital. Four crews were dispatched to the scene, and upon arrival, they discovered that the driver was already free, but two others were still trapped under the car. With their assistance, both individuals were successfully rescued and are now being evaluated by the ambulance service. Fire crews remain at the scene to ensure the safety of all involved.
As for South Western Ambulance Service, they have yet to comment on the incident. Keep updated with The Agency on Twitter and Facebook for the latest news on this developing story. And for those who want to receive daily push alerts, sign up here to have The Agency articles delivered straight to your device.
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