UPDATED: Scunthorpe lorry driver 'critical but stable' in hospital after M180 accident
The Scunthorpe lorry driver badly injured in yesterday's accident on the M180 was described as "critical but stable" today.
He was airlifted to Hull Royal Infirmary for treatment, where an update on his condition was given earlier today (Tuesday March 12).
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Traffic queuing on the M180 yesterday afternoon (Monday)
A spokeswoman for Humberside Police said: “The man from Scunthorpe is currently in the ICU (intensive care unit) at Hull Royal Infirmary. His condition this morning is described as critical but stable.”
The company which employs the driver, Smiths of Scotter, said: “He is seriously injured and we are all hoping he makes a speedy recovery. Our thoughts are with his family.”
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The M180 westbound, between junctions 2 and 1, fully reopened earlier today following the four-vehicle accident.
This section of the motorway had been closed since around 10am yesterday morning following the accident, but re-opened about 11.40pm last night.
Police are asking witnesses to call 101, quoting log 205 of March 11.
6 Comments
by HarryWorth
Wednesday, March 13 2013, 6:41AM
“Barnsley is a run-down toilet town full of unemployed ex-miners and no-hoper yobs shambling around the town centre looking for someone to rob.
I wouldn't brag about living there if I were you.”
by tinyd
Tuesday, March 12 2013, 3:18PM
“I've never seen so many PEOPL TRYING TO ESCAPE FROM THE ISLE OF AXHOLME.I recommend Barnsley as a good place to escape to as I did in 1994.”
by buzzzz
Tuesday, March 12 2013, 2:26PM
“Localad does have a valid point though.
If there are no repairs to make in the area of the accident why does it take so long to open up the road. Surely it doesn't take twelve hours to take pictures, examine the area and remove any debris. This is when the force helicopter could be put to its full potential instead of it being used as a means of chasing kids on scooters.
What would happen in the rest of the modern world if they adopted our policy of shutting roads for half a day after an accident. How much does this cost the economy.
Best wishes to the guy hurt in the accident.”
by Super_Cynical
Tuesday, March 12 2013, 1:18PM
“It takes the time for investigations due to the fact it has to be so exact when the litigation starts and the blame culture starts throwing it's weight around. If the information wasn't available and every measurement taken then the police would end up getting sued too!”
by DaBone
Tuesday, March 12 2013, 12:09PM
“It takes as long as it takes locallad. I'm sure the investigations were not dragged out purposefly and the road reopened at the earliest possible time as a result of all the necessary work that had to be done.”
by localad
Tuesday, March 12 2013, 11:36AM
“Can someon explain why a major road needs to be closed for over 12 hours.
Surely the police enquiries should not take that length of time, or was the road closed for after accident repairs?
Whilst accepting that accident enquiries are not a 5 minute task, over 12 hours is a very long time by any standards.”