Learn · Sentences Describing an Accident
The accident caused significant damage to both vehicles, and the drivers sustained injuries.
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The accident caused significant damage to both vehicles, and the drivers sustained injuries.
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How to use in different contexts
News Reporting
A recent accident caused significant damage to both vehicles involved, and the drivers sustained injuries.
Police Report
The accident resulted in significant damage to both vehicles, and the drivers reported sustaining injuries.
Casual Conversation
There was a bad accident; both cars were really damaged, and the drivers got hurt.
Legal Context
The collision caused substantial damage to both vehicles, and the drivers suffered injuries requiring medical attention.
Rephrased versions
Formal
The accident inflicted considerable damage upon both vehicles, and the drivers incurred injuries.
Casual
The crash wrecked both cars, and the drivers got banged up.
Simpler English
The accident hurt the drivers and broke the cars.
Phrases to learn
significant damage
substantial harm or destruction
sustained injuries
suffered physical harm