Serious injuries after ambulance collides with car in Christchurch

A collision between an ambulance on blue lights and a car in Christchurch resulted in multiple serious injuries for the drivers and passengers.

The incident closed part of Barrack Road on Thursday evening to allow emergency services to deal with the incident just after 8.30pm.

Substantial damage was created by the ambulance which hit the traffic lights and railing in the middle of the road at the junction with Stour Road.

Dorset Police was called at 8.34pm, who attended along with the fire and ambulance services. The road reopened around 11.35pm.

The driver of the ambulance sustained minor injuries and a passenger sustained serious injuries. The driver of the car sustained serious injuries.

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