A dramatic crash in Gosport saw a black Fiat 500 hit the kerb and flip onto its side last night. The driver was rushed to hospital but is not believed to be seriously injured.
The smash happened just after 10pm on Wednesday. South Central Ambulance Service dispatched two ambulances, a rapid response paramedic, and a specialist HART team after initial reports suggested the driver was trapped inside the car.
Hampshire Fire and Rescue sent two fire appliances from Gosport and Fareham, plus a specialist rescue support unit from Cosham. Police sealed off Nobes Avenue at the Brewers Lane junction while crews made the vehicle safe and righted it off its side.
Locals say Nobes Avenue has become a hotspot for speed demons and reckless riders. Mandy Harding, who lives on the street, warns: “This one may have been a genuine accident but it’s getting worse. People use it as a race track – at night it’s either cars or mopeds. Someone will be killed or seriously injured one day.”
With fears mounting over safety on the road, residents are calling for tougher police action to stop the dangerous racing and prevent further crashes. We will bring you updates as the story develops.
Originally published by UKNIP.
