Van driver travelling on M3 crashes near junction 9 after smashing into trees
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A VAN driver was described as a ‘very lucky’ man after his vehicle careered off the M3 and smashed into trees – but still walked away with only minor injuries.
A man was left trapped after his vehicle became wedged against trees near junction 9 on the M3 motorway just before 4am on Friday.
He was released by crews from South Central Ambulance Service.
A paramedic said he was a ‘very luck man’.