A driver made a miracle escape after crashing his Mercedes into the back of a lorry at high speed. The man was travelling at 60mph in a 40mph zone when he crashed into the back of the stationary truck.
Shocking pictures show the wrecked vehicle, which was left with its bonnet torn off, a broken windscreen and heavily crumpled bodywork.
But incredibly, the driver only suffered ‘minor injuries’ and also passed all ‘impairment tests’ after officers arrived at the scene.Police said they feared the worst for the driver Police said the lorry driver had been sleeping in his cab at the time of the accident while adding the Mercedes owner had been reported for several driving offences.
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