HGV driver dies in crash with three army trucks– multiple emergency service units deployed
A HGV driver has died from his injuries following a crash involving three army trucks on the A38 on Wednesday afternoon.
Derbyshire: Emergency services working on the vehicles
The horrific incident took place on the northbound stretch of the A38 near Mickleover shortly before 2pm on Wednesday, September 29. The collision involved three army trucks and a HGV, police said.
Derbyshire Constabulary confirmed the driver of the lorry, a 53-year-old man, was taken to Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham, but was later pronounced dead in hospital.
Police said the victim’s family have been informed.
Investigating officers have urged anyone with information to come forward.
Motorists with dashcam footage have been encouraged to contact the police.
A huge emergency response was triggered yesterday with crews from Derbyshire Police, Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service and East Midlands Ambulance Service all in attendance.
Pictures show more than a dozen responders were deployed onto the carriageway.
Traffic was held in both directions for several hours on the A38 between Findern and Kingsway.
Motorists reported long queues stretching back to Burton.
In a statement Derbyshire Constabulary, said: "The incident, which occurred on the northbound stretch of the road close to Mickleover at 1.45pm yesterday (29 September), involved three army trucks and an HGV.
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"The driver of the HGV, a 53-year-old man, sustained serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the Queen’s Medical Centre later that same day.
"His family are aware, and our thoughts are with them at this time.
"Detectives investigating the incident are appealing for any drivers with dashcam footage, in particular of the moments leading up to the incident, to get in touch.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact the force using the reference 21*566586.
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In a brief statement on Wednesday, Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "We got a call out at 13.59 and are in attendance.
“We have crews from Kingsway, Nottingham Road and Ascot Drive.
"The police are leading with this. That is all we can say at this time."