Driver’s ‘lucky escape’ from crash which left car on its roof near Billingshurst

A spokesperson for West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service said crews were called to reports of a collision on Harbolets Road in West Chiltington at 8.40pm on Monday October 5.

He added: “Joint fire Control mobilised fire crews from Billingshurst and Storrington to the scene. Upon arrival they found a vehicle had left the road and collided with a low wall. The driver had self-released from the vehicle and did not require assistance from the fire and rescue service.”

The road was closed while emergency service staff were on the scene, with the last crew leaving at 9.22pm, he said.

A spokesman for Billingshurst Fire Station said the driver had a ‘lucky escape’ from the crash.

He added: “We were amazed to see her out of the vehicle, looking at the extent of the damage. Please take extra care, weather is changing and roads becoming more hazardous.”