A fire engine has ended up on its side after a crash in Hampshire.
The vehicle was travelling on the A272 near Cheesefoot Head, Winchester when it left the road at approximately 1pm on Monday, March 18.
The vehicle punched through a hedge before coming to a stop on its side. No injuries have been reported.
A Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “One of our fire engines went off the road at Cheesefoot Head (A272) near Winchester just before 1pm on Monday 18 March.“The vehicle was not on route to an incident. No other vehicles are involved.
“A second appliance is in attendance at the incident to ensure the welfare of those involved and for scene safety. There are no reported injuries.
“The fire engine is awaiting recovery by our fleet management team and will be taken to our workshop for repairs. An investigation into the circumstances of this incident will be undertaken.”
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