Haywards Heath car accident: elderly woman taken to hospital
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The accident happened on Sussex Road, at the junction with Ashenground Road and Franklynn Road, before midday today.
A West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said they were called to the scene by Sussex Police at 11.37am, and sent two heavy rescue vehicles.
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Hide AdWhen they arrived at the scene, paramedics had already got her out of her vehicle. She was taken to hospital, the fire service spokesman confirmed.
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Firefighters left the scene at 12.45pm.
Sussex Police attended the scene and closed off part of the road while the emergency services dealt with the incident.
A police spokesman was unable to find the details of the accident.