12.09.2007

Crane driver injured in A1 crash

The driver of a 60 tonne crane was injured in a three-way collision on the A1 this morning. The man - believed to be from the Nottinghamshire area - is now in Grantham Hospital after suffering serious leg injuries. They are not thought to be life threatening.

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The crane driver suffered serious leg injuries in the crash

The accident happened at around 6.30am when the crane collided with the back of an LGV curtain-sided lorry before rolling back and hitting a pick-up truck.

Firefighters from Grantham and Corby Glen freed the driver of the crane using hydraulic rescue equipment.
The drivers of the other two vehicles were unharmed.

Sgt Bob Topliss of Grantham Police, said: "We received an emergency call at 6.42am about a three vehicle road traffic collision.

The southbound lanes of the A1 at Gonerby Moor roundabout have been closed and traffic is being diverted through Grantham.

Sgt Topliss said: "A specialist recovery vehicle is on it's way and the road will remain closed until around 11.30am or 12.30pm."