Driver walks away unharmed from big Kirkby smash

Firefighters from Ashfield attended a road traffic collision in Kirkby to make the crashed vehicle safe.
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Despite the damage to the car, firefighters from Ashfield Fire Station in Kirkby reported the driver walked away unharmed and was cared for by an ambulance crew.

A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said of the accident on July 31: “When crews arrived on scene, police were already in attendance.

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“Fire crews checked the car to see if anyone was inside and whether there was a risk of fire.

Ashfield firefighters were called to this crash to make the scene safe. Photo: Ashfield Fire StationAshfield firefighters were called to this crash to make the scene safe. Photo: Ashfield Fire Station
Ashfield firefighters were called to this crash to make the scene safe. Photo: Ashfield Fire Station

“The driver had got themselves out the car and was inside a property.

“Fire crews made the car safe by disconnecting the battery and passed the incident over to police. We left the scene at about 2.45am.”

Nottinghamshire Police have been approached for comment.