Four people suffer ‘suspected spinal cord injuries’ in Kirkby Malzeard crash
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Feb 21, 2024
Kirkby Malzeard. Pic: Christ Heaton via Wikimedia Commons
Kirkby Malzeard. Pic: Chris Heaton via Wikimedia Commons.

Four people were rushed to hospital with suspected spinal injuries following a crash in Kirkby Malzeard last night.

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue incident log said firefighters from Ripon, Masham and Bedale were called to the scene at 11.34pm last night, after a Vauxhall Astra hit a tree.

It added:

“Of the four occupants in the vehicle, 3 were extricated by crews via a full door and roof removal.

“All four casualties were taken to hospital via ambulance with suspected C-spine injuries.

“Crews used lighting, stabilisation equipment, small tools, hydraulic spreaders/cutters and sharps protection.”

The incident was left with North Yorkshire Police.

No further details have been revealed.


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