Four casualties in serious collision in Basingstoke

The collision happened on Roman Road, at the junction with Roman Way, just before 7pm.

According to police, the collision involved a blue Ford Focus and a Honda Civic, with both drivers carrying a passenger.

Firefighters from Basingstoke, Tadley, Overton and Eastleigh were mobilised after reports of people being trapped in the vehicles.

All four people sustained serious injuries and were taken to hospital for further treatment.

Police have issued a witness appeal for people who witnessed the collision.

A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "We are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision in Basingstoke yesterday evening (8 January).

"At 6.53pm we were called to Roman Road, Basingstoke, at the junction with Roman Way, following a collision involving a blue Ford Focus and a Honda Civic, with both drivers carrying a passenger.

"All four people sustained serious injuries and have been taken to hospital for further treatment.

"Did you witness this collision? Do you have dash cam footage showing what happened?

"If you can help with our investigation, please contact us on 101 or report online, quoting 44220009403."

A spokesperson for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service said: "Call received at 18:56 to Roman Road, Basingstoke. Crews from Basingstoke, Overton, Tadley, and Eastleigh were called to assist with extrications for an RTC involving two vehicles.

"Our stop message came through at 20:27"

Basingstoke RDS has also confirmed in a tweet that firefighters from Basingstoke, Tadley and Overton were mobilised.

The Basingstoke team also thanked South Central Ambulance Service, Hampshire Roads Policing Unit, Basingstoke police, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance and Thames Valley Air Ambulance for their help in the mission.

*19:20* From the Domestic Fire - H01P8 mobilised alongside H01P7, H01R1 and @RyanHIWFRS also from @Basingstoke_01, @Tadley12 and #Overton to a serious RTC trapped in #Basingstoke. Many thanks to @SCAS999, @HantsPolRoads, @BasingstokeCops and @HIOWAA and @TVAirAmb for their help.

— Basingstoke RDS (@BasingstokeRDS) January 8, 2022

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