In the early hours of Sunday, April 19, a driver was taken to hospital after crashing into an electricity pole in Compton Dundon. The collision occurred around 2:20 a.m., prompting an immediate emergency response.
Fire crews from the Street and Somerton stations were dispatched to the scene, where they found the driver still trapped inside the vehicle. The team promptly administered first aid and safely assisted the driver out of the car.
Following the rescue, the individual was transported to hospital by ambulance for further medical attention. Meanwhile, engineers from Western Power arrived to assess and repair the damaged electricity pole to ensure public safety.
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A spokesperson for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the swift response: “Two fire engines were sent to a single vehicle road traffic collision in Compton Dundon, Somerset. Upon arrival, crews found a vehicle had collided with an electric pole, with the driver still inside. After providing first aid, crews helped the occupant out of the vehicle. The casualty was then conveyed to hospital, with Western Power attending to the damaged pole.”