Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA lorry driver was intercepted by South Yorkshire Police after falling asleep at the wheel on the M18 motorway. Footage released by police showed the unmarked HGV swerving dangerously between lanes. Officers pulled alongside the truck and found the driver asleep, having to beep to wake him up. Inside the vehicle, police discovered multiple energy drink cans, which the driver admitted using to overcome tiredness. The driver, who was also not wearing a seatbelt, has been processed for the offences. In fullLorry driver asleep at wheel swerves across busy motorwayMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in