26/05/2009
Six Injured In Racecourse Crash
Six people have been taken to hospital following an accident at Goodwood racecourse.
South East Coast Ambulance said five people were taken to St Richards Hospital, Chichester, two with crush injuries, following the incident which took place at midday in Monday.
The accident happened in the car parks on the inside of the Goodwood course yesterday, ahead of the afternoon's races.
A statement from Goodwood read: "The emergency services were called to the racecourse at approximately 12.20pm as a result of an accident in car parks two and three on the inside of the racecourse.
"Six people have been treated for their injuries and taken to St Richards Hospital in Chichester."
Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said it also attended but was not needed as no one was trapped.
Racing on Monday was delayed by about 30 minutes due to the incident.
(JM/BMcC)
South East Coast Ambulance said five people were taken to St Richards Hospital, Chichester, two with crush injuries, following the incident which took place at midday in Monday.
The accident happened in the car parks on the inside of the Goodwood course yesterday, ahead of the afternoon's races.
A statement from Goodwood read: "The emergency services were called to the racecourse at approximately 12.20pm as a result of an accident in car parks two and three on the inside of the racecourse.
"Six people have been treated for their injuries and taken to St Richards Hospital in Chichester."
Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said it also attended but was not needed as no one was trapped.
Racing on Monday was delayed by about 30 minutes due to the incident.
(JM/BMcC)
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