Driver rushed to hospital after air ambulance called to crash on A605 near Thrapston

Medics from the Magpas air ambulance were scrambled to the scene of a crash on the A605 near Thrapston on Monday. Photo: @NorthantsSCIU

A man was rushed to hospital following a crash involving a car and a truck near Thrapston on Monday (April 4).

Northamptonshire Police confirmed the driver of a blue Ford Mondeo was hurt in the smash on the A605, close to the Titchmarsh turn, at around 1.30pm.

Fire crews from Raunds, Oundle and Northampton released the trapped victim using cutting gear.

MAGPAS air ambulance medics attended the incident and a police spokesperson said the driver was taken to hospital, although his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.

The driver of the truck involved, a silver Peugeot Boxer, escaped unhurt.