A lorry driver has been seriously hurt in a multiple HGV crash that’s closed the southbound M6 in Warwickshire.
The accident happened between junction 2 for the M69 and junction 1 at Rugby at around 3:30am this morning.
The carriageway is still shut southbound, causing long delays on the approach and on surrounding routes.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “Two of the lorries had suffered severe damage.”
“A 38-year old man from Attleborough in Norfolk was trapped for at least 90 minutes. He had chest, pelvic and lower limb injuries.”
“He was given fluids and pain relief before being immobilised using a neck collar and spinal board.”
“After his condition was stabilised at the scene, he was taken to Coventry’s University Hospital.”
“There was excellent co-operation between ambulance and fire staff to get the man out as quickly as they did.”
“The driver of a second lorry had back pain. He was immobilised before being taken to the same hospital. Two other drivers were checked over by ambulance staff before being discharged on scene.”
Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2011 9:36 am