Truck driver seriously injured following crash on Erindale Drive

The driver of a truck has been seriously injured following a crash in Canberra's south last night.

At about 5.25pm, ACT Emergency Services were called to a three-vehicle collision on Erindale Drive near the intersection with Long Gully Road.

An ACT Policing spokesperson said a van heading north allegedly crossed the median strip and collided with a truck and another vehicle heading south, with the truck ending up on its side following the collision.

The driver of the truck was trapped for a short period and was extracted from the cabin by ACT Fire & Rescue, that person was then assessed by ACT Ambulance Service paramedics and transported to hospital in a serious condition.
The drivers of the others two vehicles also received minor injuries in the collision with one of those persons requiring transport to hospital.

Anyone who witnessed the collision who has not already spoken to police is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at www.crimestoppers.com.au quoting reference P2383587.