Two drivers trapped and rescued after crash in Yeovil

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 12:30 · Archive

Two drivers were trapped in their cars after a crash in Yeovil and had to be rescued by firefighters.

Two drivers were trapped in their cars after a crash involving two vehicles on Ilchester Road in Yeovil at 12.32pm on Sunday, 11 October. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service was called to the scene and immediately despatched appliances from Yeovil Fire Station.

Firefighters used hydraulic cutting gear, small tools and casualty care equipment to free both drivers from the trapped vehicles. Both drivers were successfully released and conveyed to hospital by ambulance.

Crew members made both vehicles safe before leaving the scene. The incident was handed over to police for investigation.

How it is being reported

• Two people cut from vehicles by firefighters after serious crash in SomersetTwo people were trapped inside their cars after a crash in Yeovil over the weekend and had to be rescued by fire crewsSomerset County Gazette · 12 Oct, 12:00
• Drivers trapped in cars after crash in YeovilBoth were taken to hospitalSomersetLive · 11 Oct, 15:28

In this story: Yeovil · Ilchester Road · Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service · South Western Ambulance Service NHS Trust

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