Man rescued from overturned lorry

The crash happened on Tetbury Road, Old Sodbury

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A man was rescued from a lorry which overturned near Yate.

The heavy vehicle fell on its side, stopping traffic on the Tetbury Road in Old Sodbury on Wednesday (May 27).

Crews from Avon Fire and Rescue were called along with police and South Western Ambulance Service.

Crews from Bath, Avonmouth and Yate were in attendance and the force posted the following on social media: "#yateoncall responded to a heavy goods vehicle on its side last night. Crew rescued the driver and he was left in the hands of @swasFT paramedics. #yate#chippingsodbury@AvonFireRescue."