Crash after caravan becomes detached from tow bar

Image source, Natalie Paige

Image caption, The driver was taken to hospital as a precaution

A driver has been taken to hospital after a caravan became detached from a vehicle while it was being towed - and then crashed into a car.

Police said the collision in Hollygate Lane, Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire, was reported just after 12:30 BST on Sunday.

Officers attended the scene along with two fire engines and paramedics.

The driver was taken to hospital as a precaution and the road was closed while the scene was made safe.

Police said inquiries into the crash were ongoing.

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