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The Duke of Edinburgh has escaped unhurt after the car he was driving was involved in an accident close to the Sandringham estate in Norfolk.The Duke of Edinburgh has escaped unhurt after the car he was driving was involved in an accident close to the Sandringham estate in Norfolk.
Police were called to the scene of a collision involving 97-year-old Prince Philip on Thursday. Witnesses told the BBC that the Land Rover being driven by Philip had overturned after pulling out from a driveway on the A149. He was helped out of the car by eyewitnesses and was reportedly conscious but very shocked and shaken.Police were called to the scene of a collision involving 97-year-old Prince Philip on Thursday. Witnesses told the BBC that the Land Rover being driven by Philip had overturned after pulling out from a driveway on the A149. He was helped out of the car by eyewitnesses and was reportedly conscious but very shocked and shaken.
The palace would not confirm if he was alone in the vehicle at the time of the collision.The palace would not confirm if he was alone in the vehicle at the time of the collision.
A Buckingham Palace statement said: “The Duke of Edinburgh was involved in a road traffic accident with another vehicle this afternoon. The duke was not injured. The accident took place close to the Sandringham estate. Local police attended the scene.”A Buckingham Palace statement said: “The Duke of Edinburgh was involved in a road traffic accident with another vehicle this afternoon. The duke was not injured. The accident took place close to the Sandringham estate. Local police attended the scene.”
Philip retired from public life in August 2017. He and the Queen have been staying at Sandringham since Christmas.Philip retired from public life in August 2017. He and the Queen have been staying at Sandringham since Christmas.
The prince was seen by a doctor as a precautionary measure, who confirmed he was not injured, the palace said.The prince was seen by a doctor as a precautionary measure, who confirmed he was not injured, the palace said.
Norfolk police said officers were called to the Sandringham Estate shortly before 3pm “following reports of a collision involving two cars”. A police spokesman said police and ambulance crews attended, and two people in one of the vehicles suffered minor injuries. It was later reported that the other car involved was a Kia and its female driver and passenger were treated in hospital and have since been discharged. The force said: “The female driver of the Kia suffered cuts while the female passenger sustained an arm injury, both requiring hospital treatment … It is force policy to breath test drivers involved in collisions. We can confirm both drivers were breath tested and provided negative readings. ” Norfolk police said officers were called to the Sandringham Estate shortly before 3pm “following reports of a collision involving two cars”. A police spokesman said police and ambulance crews attended, and two people in one of the vehicles suffered minor injuries. It was later reported that the other car involved was a Kia and its female driver and passenger were treated in hospital and have since been discharged. The force said: “The female driver of the Kia suffered cuts while the female passenger sustained an arm injury, both requiring hospital treatment … It is force policy to breath test drivers involved in collisions. We can confirm both drivers were breath tested and provided negative readings.”
The crash occurred near the village of Babingley. One resident, Nick Cobb, said he saw an overturned vehicle, believed to be Philip’s Land Rover, on its side on a private road, and another car “well into the hedge” on the opposite side of the road. “There was lots of debris in the road , lots of glass and lots of other cars, some police cars, some from the Sandringham Estate and about six ordinary looking cars that looked as though they had stopped to help,” he told the BBC.The crash occurred near the village of Babingley. One resident, Nick Cobb, said he saw an overturned vehicle, believed to be Philip’s Land Rover, on its side on a private road, and another car “well into the hedge” on the opposite side of the road. “There was lots of debris in the road , lots of glass and lots of other cars, some police cars, some from the Sandringham Estate and about six ordinary looking cars that looked as though they had stopped to help,” he told the BBC.
Police said: “The road remained open and both vehicles were recovered a short time later.”Police said: “The road remained open and both vehicles were recovered a short time later.”
The A149 is a busy road running through the Sandringham estate. Berneen Caney, 25, who saw the aftermath of the accident, said : “It appeared to be quite serious, there was lots of glass over the road as well as debris.” The car was quite “badly damaged” and the Land Rover had its windows smashed in and had been “tipped back on its wheels”.
Philip has not yet shown any inclination to give up driving despite his advanced years, and was photographed behind the wheel driving then US president Barack Obama and the first lady on their visit to Windsor in 2016.Philip has not yet shown any inclination to give up driving despite his advanced years, and was photographed behind the wheel driving then US president Barack Obama and the first lady on their visit to Windsor in 2016.
Edmund King, the president of the AA, said: “We wish the Duke of Edinburgh well. Many commentators use high-profile car crashes involving elderly drivers as a reason to call for bans or restrictions on older drivers.Edmund King, the president of the AA, said: “We wish the Duke of Edinburgh well. Many commentators use high-profile car crashes involving elderly drivers as a reason to call for bans or restrictions on older drivers.
“If driving restrictions based on age and safety were introduced we would be more likely to restrict young drivers rather than older drivers.”“If driving restrictions based on age and safety were introduced we would be more likely to restrict young drivers rather than older drivers.”
The Archbishop of York, John Sentamu, shared a message of support for the prince following the accident.The Archbishop of York, John Sentamu, shared a message of support for the prince following the accident.
Almighty God, the Fountain of all Goodness,We humbly beseech thee to bless Philip Duke of Edinburgh:Endue him with thy Holy Spirit; enrich him with thy Heavenly Grace; prosper him with all happiness; and bring him to thine everlasting kingdom, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.Almighty God, the Fountain of all Goodness,We humbly beseech thee to bless Philip Duke of Edinburgh:Endue him with thy Holy Spirit; enrich him with thy Heavenly Grace; prosper him with all happiness; and bring him to thine everlasting kingdom, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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