Horror road smash

THREE children and two adults were taken to hospital after a car smash in Goring Way on Saturday morning.
By The Newsroom
Published 2nd Dec 2004, 16:29 BST
Updated 8th Jun 2018, 00:59 BST

Firefighters said if the youngsters has not been securely fastened in child seats they could have been seriously injured in the accident.

Specialist cutting equipment was used to free the adults.

Everyone involved was taken to Worthing Hospital for a precautionary check-up but nobody suffered serious injuries.

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The youngsters were comforted by people in a nearby house who took care of them until paramedics arrived.

Roy Barraclough, district commander at Worthing fire station, said: "Fortunately the children were all strapped in child seats and were wearing seat belts which almost certainly prevented them from being seriously injured.

"This highlights the importance of correctly securing children in your vehicle at all times for all journeys."

The crash happened at around 11.20am.