UPDATED: Distracted by dog before two-car crash in Hastings

A driver was distracted by a dog before a crash involving two cars in Hastings earlier this afternoon (Monday, June 13), according to police.
By The Newsroom
Published 13th Jun 2016, 14:39 BST
Updated 7th Jun 2018, 23:58 BST

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East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, Sussex Police and South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) were called to reports of a crash on Elphinstone Road at around 12.30pm.

A woman driving a Toyota Prius is reported to have been distracted by a dog in the car prior to the crash with an oncoming Ford Focus, a police spokesman said.

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A driver and two children were checked out by the two SECAmb crews and treated on scene, a SECAmb spokesman said, but it is unclear which car they were in.

The road was closed temporarily while the vehicles were recovered and the scene was made safe by firefighters.

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Related topics:HastingsSussex PoliceSouth East Coast Ambulance Service