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Norfolk Police release statement following car crash involving the Duke of Edinburgh

Norfolk Police have released a statement following a collision near the Sandringham Estate which saw the Duke of Edinburgh’s Land Rover overturn in the road.

The 97-year-old was uninjured and is currently at Sandringham House with his wife, The Queen.

Police statement in full

“Norfolk Police can confirm officers attended a collision on the A149 at Sandringham today (Thursday 17 January 2019).

“Officers were called to the scene shortly before 3pm after a Landrover and Kia were involved in a collision.

“The male driver of the Landrover was uninjured. The female driver of the Kia suffered cuts while the female passenger sustained an arm injury, both requiring hospital treatment.

“We can confirm both casualties from the Kia have been treated at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King’s Lynn and have since been discharged.

“The road remained open and both vehicles were recovered a short time later.

“It is force policy to breath test drivers involved in collisions. We can confirm both drivers were breath tested and provided negative readings.”