A MOTORIST had a lucky escape today when his car somersaulted and slid more than 75 yards along a dual carriageway after it was involved in a collision with a tipper truck.

The man, believed to be in his 30s, was driving along the Wainscott bypass near Rochester, when his Mazda car was involved in the collision.

His car was thrown through the air and rolled over before skidding along the busy road.

The man, who is thought to have suffered only minor injuries, was treated at the crash scene by a paramedic before being taken to Medway Maritime Hospital for treatment.

Sub officer Alan Monk, from Strood Fire Station, said: "The man is very lucky to be alive. His car was a total mess. Wearing his seatbelt really did save his life.

"The collision happened on the London-bound carriageway which was closed for about 20 minutes until we could clear some of it and open up one lane to traffic.