Elderly woman in Jersey dies after Corbière car accident

Monday, 8 April 2024 09:15

The States of Jersey has confirmed that an 84-year-old woman has died following a single car accident at La Corbière early on Sunday evening (7 April).

The emergency services were called to the well known beauty spot after reports that a car had fallen around 20 feet from the cliff edge at La Corbière public car park.

Police were treating the passenger while Jersey Fire & Rescue cut the driver free from a black Suzuki Swift.

Both occupants were elderly women, who were taken to hospital for treatment.

An 84-year-old subsequently died in hospital overnight.

Police are now asking for witnesses.

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