13/02/2008

Cliff Plunge Couple Remain In Hospital

A couple are still being treated in hospital after their car fell 75ft over cliffs in Cornwall yesterday.

The man and woman, who have not yet been identified, both suffered head injuries and suspected fractures in the incident, which happened around midday on Tuesday at Pendennis Point in Falmouth. However, their injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

It is understood that the woman was able to crawl free from the car - a Renault Clio – and the man was later freed by firefighters.

An investigation into the cause of the incident is underway.

(KMcA)


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