Car crashes into Windsor Castle

Police say they're not treating it as terror-related

Author: Jonathan RichardsPublished 12th Mar 2024
Last updated 12th Mar 2024

Five people have required medical care after a crash involving two vehicles near to Windsor Castle.

One of the vehicles crashed into a wall beneath the castle opposite the Theatre Royal in Thames Street.

A spokesperson for Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue said:

"At 7:49am on Tuesday, 12 March, we received reports of a road traffic collision on Thames Street in Windsor.

"Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service crews from Slough and Windsor fire stations were sent to the scene alongside an officer.

"Upon arrival, crews discovered a collision involving two vehicles and two pedestrians. Firefighters made the scene safe and provided immediate emergency care to five people before placing them in the care of South Central Ambulance Service.

"Crews were at the scene for approximately one hour and 16 minutes."

A spokesperson for South Central Ambulance said:

“South Central Ambulance Service were called to a road traffic collision this morning (12 March) in Windsor.

“A team leader, an ambulance and two helicopter emergency medical service cars attended the incident, supporting our Thames Valley Police and Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service colleagues."

Thames Valley Police said:

“Thames Valley Police received a report of a road traffic collision at 7.50am this morning (12/3) on Thames Street, Windsor.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact the force by calling 101 or making a report online quoting reference number 43240115038.”

Police confirmed the incident was not being treated as terror-related.

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