Truck driver shields mobility scooter user on busy Birmingham motorway

A recovery truck driver in Birmingham shielded an elderly woman on a mobility scooter on the A38 (M) Aston Expressway. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon, prompting police to thank the driver for his actions. The truck driver used warning lights to alert other motorists while National Highways activated slow signs. Police escorted the woman off the motorway and checked on her safety. A witness noted the truck's flashing beacons and mentioned that the woman reacted negatively when directed off the road. The Aston Expressway is a busy seven-lane motorway without a central reservation.