IT WAS a busy night for the area’s firefighters on Tuesday, who were called out to a single vehicle collision in Woodley and also tackled a car fire in Wokingham.
An elderly gentleman escaped with only minor injuries after the Citroen Picasso he was driving ended up on its side in Vauxhall Drive. This happened just after 9pm.
Crews from Wokingham and Caversham Road fire stations were initially called out to the scene, but the latter pump was stood down en route.
Also in attendance was a Rapid Response Vehicle and ambulance, which transferred the driver – who had managed to get out of the vehicle – to Royal Berkshire Hospital for treatment to the injuries suffered during the incident, which is under investigation.
Firefighters were in attendance for around 10 minutes.
Earlier in the evening, an engine from Bracknell Fire Station raced out to London Road after receiving reports a Land Rover Discovery was ablaze.
Upon arrival the crew found the vehicle well alight and had to temporarily close the road while they dealt with the incident.
Using a hose reel and a one firefighter wearing breathing apparatus, the team spent around 30 minutes dousing the flames, which are believed to have been the result of engine failure.
The driver, who was the only occupant, had managed to pull the car over and get out before phoning for help at 8.30pm