A driver was taken to hospital after his car flipped over, landing on its roof.

Wreckage - the overturned car in Southway, Colchester. Picture: ADRIAN RUSHTON (40005-2)

The man's Toyota MR2 left the road and hit a wall dividing the two carriageways of Southway, Colchester, at about 9.30am on Saturday.

Bricks broke off and were hurled into the air, causing damage to another car.

The Toyota driver, who had no passengers in his car, had a serious cut to his head and was taken to Colchester General Hospital.

Police said his injuries were "certainly not life-threatening".

No other vehicle was thought to have been directly involved.

Published Monday, December 13, 2004

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