Driver battles for life after A34 crash (From Andover Advertiser)

Ford Mondeo flew off A34 at Bullington Cross, Hampshire

12:35pm Monday 18th February 2013 in Basingstoke

A DRIVER received life-threatening injuries this morning, after his car became airborne and crashed at Bullington Cross.

Police report that at around 5.40am a blue Ford Mondeo travelling south on the A34 came off the carriageway, became airborne and landed on its roof on the slip road underneath the A34.

The driver, a 25-year-old man from Birmingham, had to be freed from the vehicle by fire crews.

He was taken to Southampton General Hospital with life-threatening injuries to his head and spine and remains there in a critical but stable condition.

No other vehicles are believed to have been involved. Closures and diversions were put in place and lifted around 11am.

Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision or saw the Ford Mondeo beforehand.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Sergeant Nigel Burt at Whitchurch Roads Policing unit, quoting Operation Marham, on 101 or the anonymous Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.