UPDATE: A father and his 13-year-old daughter narrowly escaped a flaming car after a dramatic collision in Gateshead on the evening of November 8, 2023. Authorities report that the incident occurred around 7:20 PM on Carr Hill Road, resulting in two arrests for dangerous driving.
The pair was en route to a nearby Tesco Express for sweets when their silver Ford crashed into a black Peugeot. Eyewitness footage shows large flames erupting from the front of the vehicle, heightening the urgency of the situation. The daughter managed to kick open the passenger door to escape, while firefighters had to rescue the father, who was trapped due to the engine block pressing down on his legs.
Both were transported to the hospital by paramedics, receiving treatment for their injuries. Fortunately, the father was later discharged, but the emotional toll of the incident remains significant.
After the crash, the occupants of the Peugeot fled the scene. However, Northumbria Police quickly located two individuals, a man in his 30s and a woman in her 20s, at a nearby address. They were arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and have since been released on bail as the investigation continues.
“Emergency services attended, and the driver of the Ford was taken to hospital as a precaution,” a Northumbria Police spokesperson confirmed. “Enquiries are ongoing to fully understand the circumstances surrounding the collision.”
Police are urging anyone with information to come forward. They can be contacted via social media, the live chat on their website, or by calling 101 and quoting reference number NP-20251108-1012.
This alarming incident highlights the dangers of reckless driving and the critical response of emergency services. The father and daughter are fortunate to have escaped with their lives, thanks to the quick actions of bystanders and firefighters.
As investigations proceed, the community is left shaken, with many questioning the safety of local roads. Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops.
