Lucky escape for driver of overturned lorry in Catcliffe

A LORRY driver avoided serious injury after his vehicle overturned in Catcliffe — and he escaped through the windscreen. 

Firefighters attended the incident on Poplar Way at 10.20pm last night. 

A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said:  “The driver received first aid at the scene but fortunately he did not suffer any serious injuries. 

“He had managed to get out of the vehicle through the windscreen before crews arrived.”

Firefighters left the scene at 10.50pm.

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