Two seriously injured in Ringmer collision

Emergency services scrambled to the scene of a collision at Ringmer in which two people were seriously injured.
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The collision, which involved a black BMW 3 series estate and a tractor and trailer, happened close to the junction with Half Mile Drove, shortly before 6pm on Monday (May 18).

The impact caused the tractor and trailer to overturn onto its side.

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A Sussex Police spokesman said: “The tractor driver – a 40-year-old man from Hailsham – and the BMW driver – a 20-year-old man from Uckfield – were taken to Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton with serious injuries.

Two people were seriously injured in the collision at Ringmer. Picture: Sussex PoliceTwo people were seriously injured in the collision at Ringmer. Picture: Sussex Police
Two people were seriously injured in the collision at Ringmer. Picture: Sussex Police

“Police, ambulance and fire services all attended the scene, and the road was closed for several hours for forensic examination.”

He added: “We’re urging anyone who witnessed the collision or the events leading up to it, or anyone with dash cam – specifically involving the black BMW and a silver Honda Civic being driven in the area – to contact us.”

Anyone with any information is asked to email [email protected] quoting serial 1209 of 18/05.

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