Lorry overturns on Oxfordshire A43 roundabout with driver trapped

The lorry overturned at the Baynard’s Green roundabout at the junction of the A43 and B4100 on Saturday at 5.15pm.

Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the driver suffered minor injuries and had to be released from the lorry.

The road was closed while the incident was dealt with, but has since reopened.

A photo from the scene shows the lorry on its side with multiple emergency services in attendance.

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A statement issued by Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service on Saturday evening said: “At 5.15pm today crews from Bicester Fire Station, Banbury Fire Station and Kidlington Fire Station were called to a lorry that had gone onto its side at Baynard’s Green roundabout at the junction of the A43 and B4100.

“The driver suffering from minor injuries was unable to leave the vehicle and was released by the fire service after a handover from South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust who were in attendance when we arrived.

“There was a road closure in place which has now been reopened whilst Thames Valley Police dealt with the rest of the incident supported by a local recovery firm to move the vehicle.

“This incident was a fantastic example of our blue light partners working together to achieve a successful outcome.”