Lorry driver's miracle escape

A lorry driver narrowly missed suffering serious injuries after an object was thrown from a bridge.

It incident happened around 4.20pm on Saturday 6 July 2013.

The lorry was travelling southbound on the A1, close to Balderton and Fernwood when an object hit the windscreen. Miraculously the glass did not smash, the driver escaped injury and no other vehicles were involved.

The lorry driver reports seeing three youths, all without tops on, who looked to be aged between 12 and 14 years, looking over the bridge just prior to the incident. One of the youths is said to have fair hair.

Police are taking this incident very seriously as the act of throwing objects on to any highway, but particularly the busy A1, could have led to disastrous and tragic consequences.

A police spokesperson said, “It is a miracle no one was hurt by this silly prank, not only could the lorry driver have been seriously injured but this could also have led to the lorry colliding with other vehicles on the A1.”

Police ask that people think twice about doing anything like this, and think about the consequences of their actions because what might seem like fun at the time could lead to serious injury or even death.

Anyone with any information about those responsible is asked to contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101 or phone Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.