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Elderly Islander "Surrenders License" After Crash Involving Horses

An elderly Islander has "surrendered" his license to police following a crash involving two horses.

Hampshire Constabulary says both of the animals are "confirmed to be okay".

Police were called to a crash between a vehicle and two horses this morning (Thursday).

The incident is said to have happened on Colwell Road, Freshwater at around at 11.30am.

A spokesperson for the force said:

"A pedestrian received minor injuries, the horses were confirmed to be okay. The driver, an 89-year-old man, surrendered his driving license to officers.

 "Unfortunately I don’t have details for the pedestrian."

Colwell Road was blocked for a time but the route has since been cleared.

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