Two rushed to hospital after crash on country road

Fire crews cut off a door to allow emergency services to work

Fire crews had to cut off a car door to allow emergency services to work after a crash. Saffron Walden fire crews were called to a crash in Ickleton at about 8am on Monday (March 23).

At the scene, crews removed the driver’s door from one of the vehicles to allow paramedics access. Two patients were taken to hospital after the crash.

A spokesperson for Saffron Walden fire station said: “Shortly after 8am this morning, both of our fire engines were mobilised to a road traffic collision between Strethall and Elmdon. Using specialist equipment, we quickly removed the drivers [sic] door off one of the vehicles to give our colleagues in the ambulance service some more space to work.

“We, the crew, wish both drivers a speedy recovery. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of wearing seat belts and taking extra care when navigating our country roads.”

An East of England Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 8.10am to a road traffic collision on Elmdon Road in Ickleton. Two ambulances were sent to the scene and two patients were transported to Addenbrooke’s Hospital for further treatment.”