Condition of M1 crash victim serious

A silver Lexus RX 300 was travelling north, near Barnsley, at around 11.50am on Sunday, March 11, when it spun out of control and went onto the opposite side of the motorway.

The Lexus rolled into the middle lane where it collided with a black Vauxhall Meriva head-on, before coming to rest on its roof.

A spokesman for South Yorkshire Police said: “Debris from the collision struck a third vehicle, a red VW Transporter, causing minor damage.

“The incident led to the closure of both carriageways for around six hours.

“The Lexus driver, a 20-year-old Nottingham man, had to be freed from his car before being airlifted to Leeds General Infirmary.

“He was detained overnight in a serious condition with a suspected broken leg and internal injuries

“The Vauxhall driver, a 60-year-old Durham man, was taken to the Northern General Hospital in Sheffield with a suspected broken toe.”

The spokesman added: “Officers are particularly keen for witnesses who saw the Lexus leave the northbound carriageway, but anyone with information about the incident should contact South Yorkshire Police on 101.”