Driver lost control of his car at roadworks and caused head-on crash

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A driver who lost control of his car at roadworks caused a head-on crash in which he and another motorist were badly injured.Hamilton Sheriff Court heard that Sean Devonshire suffered a fracture to his lower spine and had to wear a back brace for several months.

The other driver had a broken breastbone and bruising. He was in hospital for more than two weeks while his female passenger sustained bruising.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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The crash happened about lunchtime. Despite warning signs for roadworks ahead, Devonshire was unable to stop behind queuing traffic as he came around a bend.John Coogan, prosecuting, told the court: “He tried to take evasive action but his Ford Fiesta collided with the back of a stationary lorry then crossed the carriageway and hit the front of a car.“There was extensive damage to both cars.