Car ends up on its side near Sleaford after freak spring snow fall

The unexpected snowy conditions were catching drivers out in the Sleaford area yesterday afternoon (Wednesday).
Police and ambulance on the scene after a car rolled onto its side on Mareham Lane, Spanby, yesterday evening (Wednesday). EMN-160428-130557001Police and ambulance on the scene after a car rolled onto its side on Mareham Lane, Spanby, yesterday evening (Wednesday). EMN-160428-130557001
Police and ambulance on the scene after a car rolled onto its side on Mareham Lane, Spanby, yesterday evening (Wednesday). EMN-160428-130557001

A driver had a lucky escape when his car left the road and rolled onto its side on Mareham Lane, Spanby.

The crash was reported at about 5.15pm and emergency services attended the scene. The male driver was taken to hospital to be checked over, but no serious injuries reported, according to a police spokesman.

Lincolnshire Police Specials tweeted urging drivers to take care in the slippery road conditions.