Woman trapped in four-vehicle crash that closed A422 near Buckingham

By Newsroom
Published 22nd Mar 2023, 09:18 BST
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A full road closure was put in place following the incident, causing rush-hour delays for motorists

An injured woman was trapped in her vehicle, following a four-vehicle crash on the A422 Stratford Road near Buckingham.

The collision involving three cars and a van happened near the Maids Moreton turning at about 4.40pm on Monday, March 20.

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Three fire crews from Buckingham, Winslow and West Ashland attended, and firefighters released a woman who was medically trapped, before handing her into the care of South Central Ambulance Service.

South Central Ambulance Service serves Berks, Bucks, Hants and OxonSouth Central Ambulance Service serves Berks, Bucks, Hants and Oxon
South Central Ambulance Service serves Berks, Bucks, Hants and Oxon

A full road closure was put in place by Thames Valley Police, causing long delays for rush-hour drivers needing to find an alternative route home and knock-on delays on the A421.

According to Bucks Fire & Rescue Service, the term ‘medically trapped’ means a person cannot get out of a vehicle unaided because of their injury. If the crash damage itself prevents them from getting out, they are described as ‘physically trapped’.