Lucky escape for Mercedes driver covered by falling hay bails on Northamptonshire road

A driver had a very lucky escape in Northamptonshire this afternoon when the tractor in front of her shed 30 hay bails onto the top of her car.
The picture of the scene today, taken by PC Barry Gargett.The picture of the scene today, taken by PC Barry Gargett.
The picture of the scene today, taken by PC Barry Gargett.

Police, fire and ambulance crews were called the A413 near Whittlebury after reports a grey Mercedes had become buried under the heavy bails earlier this afternoon.

However, it is understood the driver was not injured in the incident.

PC Barry Gargett, attending the scene earlier tweeted: "Lucky escape earlier for the driver from the earlier RTC - no injuries reported! Great support from @northantsfire and @EMASNHSTrust."