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River Wye crash: Two people rescued from cars in water | River Wye crash: Two people rescued from cars in water |
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Two people have been rescued after two cars, one of which overturned, went into a river in Derbyshire. | Two people have been rescued after two cars, one of which overturned, went into a river in Derbyshire. |
Emergency crews were called to the River Wye, next to the A6 in Buxton, just before 09:00 GMT. | Emergency crews were called to the River Wye, next to the A6 in Buxton, just before 09:00 GMT. |
A spokesman for Derbyshire Fire and Rescue said one car had overturned in the river and a man inside was rescued by crews and taken to hospital. | |
Three other casualties, a woman and two children, have also been taken to hospital for treatment. | |
The accident happened close to the Topley Pike Quarry. | The accident happened close to the Topley Pike Quarry. |
The fire service said there had been no reports of the area being icy. | |
The A6 is currently "gridlocked" and police have warned motorists to avoid the area. | The A6 is currently "gridlocked" and police have warned motorists to avoid the area. |