Emergency workers had to cut drivers out of their vehicles after three-car crash in Mansfield

Two people were taken to hospital after Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service had to cut motorists out of their vehicles following a three-car crash in Mansfield yesterday.
By Lizzie Day
Published 26th Feb 2021, 08:47 BST
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Emergency workers were called to the A60 junction with Leeming Lane, between Mansfield Woodhouse and Spion Kop at around 11am on February 25 after a road traffic collision involving three cars.

The road was initially closed in both directions, as fire and rescue workers cut open the top of one vehicle involved in the crash to free passengers trapped inside, but it was reopened at 1pm.

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Two people were taken to hospital but in a tweet, group manager at Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service Matt Reavill said “thankfully casualties conditions don’t appear too serious at this time”.

Emergency workers were called to a collision involving three cars.Emergency workers were called to a collision involving three cars.
Emergency workers were called to a collision involving three cars.

He warned the low morning sun could have contributed to the crash and urged motorists to “take extra care” as winter road conditions of snow, ice, rain, wind and low sun can make even well-known roads hazardous.

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The crash took place on the A60 junction with Leeming lane between Mansfield Woodhouse and Spion Kop.The crash took place on the A60 junction with Leeming lane between Mansfield Woodhouse and Spion Kop.
The crash took place on the A60 junction with Leeming lane between Mansfield Woodhouse and Spion Kop.

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