Fire crews free woman trapped in wrecked car following late-night crash in Northampton

Driver's lucky escape after two cars involved in collision
By Kevin Nicholls
Published 7th Oct 2021, 13:00 BST
Updated 7th Oct 2021, 13:10 BST
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A driver escaped serious injury after being trapped in her car following a smash in Northampton late on Wednesday night (October 6).

Fire crews from The Mounts and Moulton used cutting gear to free the woman from a blue Honda Jazz following the shunt in Abington Avenue, near the junction with Ivy Road, at around 10.30pm.

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Northamptonshire Police confirmed a green Vauxhall Astra was also involved in the collision.

A spokesman for the emergency services said the woman was freed and left in the care of East Midlands Ambulance Service paramedics but it is understood any injuries were not serious.

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