Updated: Woman hurt after car hits tree in Battle

A woman has been injured in a car accident in Battle this lunchtime (Tuesday, January 10).
Car accident on Powdermill Lane in Battle. Picture supplied by Battle Fire Station SUS-171001-170149001Car accident on Powdermill Lane in Battle. Picture supplied by Battle Fire Station SUS-171001-170149001
Car accident on Powdermill Lane in Battle. Picture supplied by Battle Fire Station SUS-171001-170149001

Police, paramedics and firefighters were called to Powdermill Lane, near the Wylands Angling Centre, shortly before 1.45pm to find a red Ford KA car had hit a tree and had overturned onto its roof.

The 39-year-old driver suffered cuts to her face and was taken to hospital for further checks.

No other vehicle was involved in the incident.

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The crashed vehicle has since been removed by a recovery team.

Firefighters left the scene at 2.30pm.

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service has issued advice to motorists on how to stay safe on the county’s roads this winter. Please click here

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Car accident on Powdermill Lane in Battle. Picture supplied by Battle Fire Station SUS-171001-170247001Car accident on Powdermill Lane in Battle. Picture supplied by Battle Fire Station SUS-171001-170247001
Car accident on Powdermill Lane in Battle. Picture supplied by Battle Fire Station SUS-171001-170247001

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