PC chair praises local heroes

Immediately after the serious road traffic incident on the Otterbourne Road on Wednesday 7 December, Parish Council chairman Mike Southgate spoke to officers in attendance at the scene.

Two local heroes, Southampton men on their way home, were among the first on the scene. They took prompt action to help people trapped and injured in the incident.

Mike Southgate told the Daily Echo

They would appear to be heroes.

We would also like to thank the emergency services and all the other people who went to aid of those involved in the collision.

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Chairman Mike Southgate says:

I am sure the parish was shocked to hear about the serious road traffic collision this week. It happened in the Otterbourne Road on the evening of the 7th of December. On behalf of the Parish Council I send best wishes to the injured persons for a speedy and full recovery. I would like to thank the emergency services and all the local residents and motorists who came to their aid