Two people seriously injured in Harman’s Cross crash

Fire crews had to cut free a person from their car after a collision involving two vehicles on Valley Road in Harman’s Cross near Swanage in Dorset.

Dorset Police closed the road near Foleys Garage, following the incident around 6 pm on Sunday 16th February 2025.

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Fire crews from Swanage and Wareham went to the scene

“Extricate one casualty who was trapped”

The ambulance service, fire crews from Swanage and Wareham and the police, worked together to help two injured people involved in the collision.

A spokesperson for Dorset Police said:

“Officers attended, along with the fire and ambulance services, and two people were taken to hospital for treatment to injuries that were believed to be serious.”

A spokesperson for Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue added:

“Two fire engines were mobilised, from Swanage and Wareham and on arrival found two vehicles involved.

“Crews used hydraulic cutting equipment and small tools to remove the roof of one vehicle and worked with the ambulance to extricate one casualty who was trapped.”

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