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Prince Philip crash – Woman suffered broken wrist and driver’s knee cut in smash
The 28-year-old driver and 45-year-old passenger were taken to hospital along with a nine-month-old baby
A WOMAN suffered a broken wrist and a passenger had cuts to her knees after being involved in a smash with Prince Philip's Land Rover.
The 28-year-old driver and 45-year-old passenger were taken to hospital along with a nine-month-old baby in the Kia after colliding with the prince yesterday.
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How the crash unfoldedPolice confirmed today the tot was miraculously unhurt after the car "T-boned" the 97-year-old's 4x4 on the A419 at Babingley, Norfolk at 3pm.Philip was also uninjured after the smash, which left his car on its side, after being pulled from the wrecked vehicle.
Norfolk Police said both drivers were breathalysed but had not been drinking. An investigation is underway.
I looked down and had the Prince's blood on my hands.
Hero witness Roy Warne
A spokesman added: "The driver of the Kia, a 28-year-old woman, suffered cuts to her knee while the passenger, a 45-year-old woman, sustained a broken wrist.
"Both casualties were treated at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King's Lynn and were discharged last night.
"As is standard procedure with injury collisions, the incident will be investigated and any appropriate action taken."
Shaken Philip is now being cared for by royal doctors and the Queen is by his side at the Sandringham estate.
This morning he visited the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King's Lynn for a precautionary check-up.
A Palace spokeswoman said: "This confirmed His Royal Highness had no injuries of concern."
The duke has also made contact with the driver and passenger of the other car, who were injured, and "best wishes" have been exchanged.
'BLOOD ON MY HANDS'
Dramatic pictures showed the royal vehicle on its side after the shocking collision.
Stunned witness Roy Warne, 75, was driving home with his wife Victoria, 72, when they saw the royal's car flip yesterday - immediately rushing to help and pull the royal to safety.
He said: "I looked down and had the Prince's blood on my hands.
"All I could think is, thank goodness there wasn't more."
The barrister said Prince Philip was trapped in the wreckage, saying to rescuers: "My legs! Where should I put my legs."
Mr Warne said: "I saw the car flip and thought f***ing hell.
"Before I even stopped I said to Victoria, dial 999."
Roy said the Land Rover “came across the A149 like a somersault. It was turning on its side over and over”
'TELLING OFF' FROM QUEEN
The royal retired from public life in August 2017 after decades supporting the Queen and attending events for his own charities and organisations.
Despite undergoing a hip replacement last year he has continued driving.
Royal insider Ingrid Seward said the Duke's family - and particularly his wife the Queen - would be sure to step in to counsel the elderly prince after the crash.
She said: "The Queen will certainly be telling him off as Prince Philip has always been a very fast driver."
The crash comes after safety experts have warned of the increased dangers of older drivers getting behind the wheel.
Figures show in 2018, the number of drivers aged over 70 referred by the DVLA for extra testing went up by 20 per cent.
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Under the law, Prince Philip will have had to reapply for his licence once he reached the age of 70.
There is no test or medical but a declaration has to be made.
Once over 70, he will have had to reapply for his licence every three years.
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