Man trapped in car in Wellingborough A45 crash – emergency services in attendance
All three emergency services were called to a traffic collision this afternoon (July 20) after a driver was injured in a crash on an A45 slip road.
The slip road leading on to the roundabout in Turnells Mill Lane saw severe delays while fire crews cut a man out of a car.
A Northants Fire and Rescue spokesman said: “Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to assist at a single vehicle road traffic collision on the Turnells Mill Lane roundabout in Wellingborough, shortly before 2pm this afternoon (July 20).
“Two fire crews arrived and found a man was trapped in the car. They used hydraulic cutting tools to remove the roof of the car and help release him. He was then left in the care of paramedics.”
Fire services left the situation in the hands of police shortly after 3pm, who currently remain on the scene. The Highways Agency has also been informed.
A Northamptonshire Police spokesman added: “We received a report of a single-vehicle road traffic collision at about 1.45pm today (Monday, July 20).
“The collision occurred on the eastbound slip road of the A45 in Wellingborough, at the Turnells Mills Lane roundabout junction.
“All three emergency services attended."
Police say one person was injured in the collision.
Those commuting on the A45 eastbound may experience delays while police remain on the scene.