Lorry driver trapped for 30 minutes

Thursday 4th June 2015 – 4.00pm – John Hawker.

A lorry driver has been trapped in the cab of his lorry after it overturned in Atherstone this afternoon.

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The crash occurred on the A5, Mancetter roundabout, Westbound at around 1.50pm.  A rapid response vehicle, an ambulance, a paramedic officer and the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance attended the scene.

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A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “Crews arrived to find a lorry on its side on the roundabout. Created with Nokia Smart Cam

“The man driving the vehicle, believed to be in his 50’s, received emergency treatment at the scene for injuries to his back, arm and thigh.  He was then removed from the vehicle with the assistance of the fire service.

“Following treatment, the man was transferred by land ambulance to University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire for further treatment.”

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We have no further details on this incident.

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