Crash barrier crushed lorry cab in M2 crash - eyewitness
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A man who witnessed the aftermath of a serious
crash on the M2 claims part of the central crash barrier broke off
after being struck by a car and hit a lorry travelling in the
opposite direction trapping the driver.
Police have confirmed an investigation is under
way into Thursday's multi-vehicle crash, which led to thousands of
motorists being stuck in heavy traffic.
The accident between junction 5 (Sittingbourne)
and 6 (Faversham) involved three cars and a lorry. The lorry driver
suffered serious injuries and was airlifted to hospital after being
cut free from his cab.
Daniel Heginbotham was at the front of the queue
of traffic immediately after the crash.
The 42-year-old from Milton Keynes said: "A car
travelling southbound hit the barrier at quite a shallow angle -
but the barrier then spun across to the northbound carriageway and
hit the lorry at cab level, trapping the driver."
Mr Heginbotham watched the whole rescue operation
and has praised those at the scene.
He added: "The services on the scene were superb
and a credit to their respective professions. They were calm and
got on with the job - I absolutely take my hat off to them."
Police said they would not comment further as an
investigation was under way.
Thursday, November 19 2009
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