Port of Felixstowe: Probe after lorry driver trapped by 40ft container

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The Port of Felixstowe is undertaking an investigation after a container trapped a lorry driver in the remains of his cab

An investigation has begun at a port after a 40ft (12m) container was lowered and trapped a lorry driver inside his cab.

The man was cut free by fire crews at about 17:00 BST on Wednesday at Felixstowe in Suffolk.

A spokesman for the Port of Felixstowe said the driver had since been discharged from hospital.

He added: "A full investigation into the cause of the accident is being undertaken."

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