Van hit lorry on M62 after driver '˜fell asleep at the wheel'

ThE driver of this van had a lucky escape after allegedly falling asleep at the wheel on the M62.

By The Newsroom

Published 2nd Feb 2016, 11:57 BST

Updated 2nd Feb 2016, 12:59 BST

On Monday West Yorkshire Police posted the picture of the damaged van, following a collision with a lorry on Sunday, on Facebook.

The accompanying message said: “Result of a man falling asleep at the wheel yesterday!

“The driver of this van fell asleep on the M62 and collided with the rear of a HGV. Fortunately, there were no injuries on this occasion.

“Please, please, if you are tired at the wheel, make time for a break, tiredness can kill!”