Shortly after 5pm on Thursday, February 20, emergency services responded to a collision on Carlisle Parade in Hastings. A police car, en route to an emergency call, was involved in a collision with a blue Vauxhall Agila.
The road was closed as emergency crews attended the scene. The driver of the Vauxhall—a 77‐year‐old male from Winchelsea—was taken to hospital for treatment and is now reported to be in stable condition. A police officer involved in the incident also received treatment at the hospital and has since been discharged.
A spokeswoman for Sussex Police stated,
“Shortly after 5pm on Thursday (February 20), emergency services responded to a collision in Carlisle Parade, Hastings, involving a blue Vauxhall Agila and a police car responding to an emergency call.”
Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the collision. Witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage are asked to come forward. Information can be submitted by emailing the police or by calling 101 and quoting reference 867 of 20/02.
