Hampshire police rescue overturned car on Basingstoke road

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DRAMATIC pictures show the retrieval of a car that overturned in Basingstoke.

The incident occurred on the Winchester Road roundabout late on Saturday, February 25.

The vehicle had left the road and was located next to a subway tunnel on its roof.

Police are currently investigating the incident.

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A post on the Basingstoke Cops Facebook page said: “Earlier this evening officers were called to a report of an overturned vehicle on the Winchester Road roundabout, Basingstoke.

"The vehicle had left the road and was located right next to the subway tunnel on its roof.

“Two males were seen to run from the vehicle prior to Police arrival. No injuries have been reported to us and the investigation is ongoing.

“If anyone has any dash camera footage or was in the area at the time, please contact us quoting Police Reference No. 44240081561.

“Thank you to Bakers of Oakley for their assistance in recovering the vehicle using their specialist equipment and skills.”

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