A man was today recovering in hospital after his car overturned on the A12.

The man, believed to be in his 30s, was driving along the Colchester-bound A12 at Witham at 8.30pm yesterday when his car overturned and left the road.

It came to rest on its roof in a field next to the A12.

The driver was removed from the vehicle using a neck collar and spinal board.

An ambulance spokesman said he was conscious throughout and was treated for possible internal injuries before being taken to Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford.

Published Wednesday May 26, 2004

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