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Bristol Post
Bristol Post
National
Jasper King

Car lands on roof after falling from carriageway in Ashton

A car ended up on its roof after falling from a carriageway in Ashton on Friday night (July 10).

The vehicle came off the Jessop underpass shortly before midnight and landed on its roof on the grass below.

Temple Fire Station said it was a busy evening for Avon Fire and Rescue, with firefighters being called to a variety of incidents throughout the night.

The station tweeted: "Another busy tour for Blue Watch. Last night alarms, house fire, van fire, water incident , flooding , smell of burning and this car leaving the carriageway. Both occupants walked away safely. Stay safe. #bristol #bluewatch #afrs #avonfire."

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A spokesperson for Avon Fire and Rescue confirmed casualties had been rescued from the car before they arrived at the scene of the crash.

They said: "Crews from Temple were mobilised to reports of a road traffic collision on the Jessop Underpass in Ashton at 11:24pm on 10 July.

"On arrival, firefighters found one vehicle had collided with the carriageway barriers.

"Casualties had been rescued prior to our arrival.

"Two casualties were handed over to ambulance crews."

South Western Ambulance Service have been contacted for comment.

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