Prince Philip crash: Duke goes to hospital after collision - as he takes delivery of another car

The Duke of Edinburgh has been to hospital to be examined after a serious car crash near the Sandringham Estate which saw his car roll.

Prince Philip, 97, appeared to walk free from the wreckage on Thursday afternoon after being helped by passersby, and was initially said to have "no injuries".

On Friday he attended the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King's Lynn for closer examination, with palace aides now saying he has "no injuries of concern".

A Buckingham Palace spokesman said: “On doctor's advice, The Duke of Edinburgh visited the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King's Lynn this morning for a precautionary check-up.

"This confirmed His Royal Highness had no injuries of concern. The Duke has returned to Sandringham.”

Two women were injured in the accident, which also involved a Kia. The Duke has been in direct contact with them. The Palace spokesman said: "Contact has been made privately with the passengers in the other car and well-wishes exchanged."

Norfolk Police said the two women - the 28-year-old Kia driver, who suffered cuts to her knee, and a 45-year-old passenger who broke a wrist - were treated at the local Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King's Lynn that day and discharged.

A nine-month-old baby boy also survived the crash unhurt in the Kia, police said.

Eyewitness Roy Warne helped the stricken duke out of his car and said the royal, who was left very shocked by the accident, asked if everybody was all right and was overheard telling police he had been "dazzled by the sun".

On Friday, a replacement Land Rover, previously driven by the Duke of Edinburgh, was delivered to the Sandringham Estate. The black Land Rover Freelander was transported inside a delivery truck.

It is the same model as the one Prince Philip was driving in yesterday's crash. It is believed to be the same car he has been seen driving near to Balmoral in September 2018, with a shared number plate.

Armed police were on hand as the replacement vehicle was delivered to Sandringham, where Prince Phillip is now recovering.

The Land Rover driven by the Duke in the accident was towed away after the crash which saw the car overturn and the windscreen smash.

Photographs appeared to show the air bags deployed, with heavy scratches down the sides of the vehicle.

Norfolk Constabulary said in a statement: "As is standard procedure with injury collisions, the incident will be investigated and any appropriate action taken.

"We are aware of the public interest in this case, however, as with any other investigation it would be inappropriate to speculate on the causes of the collision until an investigation is carried out."

Theresa May has offered her support to the duke following the accident.