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Last Updated: Friday, 25 January 2008, 13:01 GMT
Lorry driver badly hurt in crash
A lorry driver has been seriously hurt after crashing into a tree on the A39 at Kilve in Somerset.

The road between Kilve and Williton was closed after the accident, which happened at about 0935 GMT.

Police said the man had been treated by air ambulance paramedics for life threatening injuries.

Officers are keen to trace a silver people carrier seen driving away. It is not known if the occupants witnessed the crash or were involved in it.



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