A lorry driver was rushed to hospital after his vehicle careered off the road and became precariously wedged on a steep bank at a Nottingham industrial estate in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Early Morning Crash on Glaisdale Drive East
Nottinghamshire Police were called to the scene off Glaisdale Drive East at approximately 4:15am on Wednesday, 7 January 2026. Officers arrived to find the heavy goods vehicle had smashed through a fence before coming to rest with its cab near a warehouse and its trailer bent upwards on a sharp incline.
Driver Freed and Taken to Hospital
The driver, a man in his 60s, had to be freed from the wreckage by emergency services. He was subsequently transported to a local hospital for treatment. A police spokesperson provided an update on his condition, stating: "The driver is being treated for injuries that are not believed to be life-altering in nature."
Photographs from the incident show the dramatic aftermath, with the lorry left in a perilous position on the slope. The force of the impact severely damaged the fencing at the site.
Investigation into Cause Ongoing
The exact circumstances that led the lorry to leave the roadway remain unclear. Nottinghamshire Police have confirmed that an investigation into the cause of the collision is now ongoing. Specialists will likely examine factors including vehicle condition, driver fatigue, and road conditions at the time of the incident.
Local authorities have secured the area while recovery operations for the large vehicle are planned. The crash caused significant disruption to the industrial estate, though no other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.
