YOUTHS who threw something from a bridge at a passing lorry only narrowly avoided seriously injuring its driver, police said.
The lorry was travelling southbound on the A1, close to Balderton and Fernwood, when an object hit the windscreen.
Police said the glass did not smash, the driver escaped injury and no other vehicles were involved.
But a Notts policespokeswoman said the force was taking the incident "very seriously" and appealed for witnesses.
It is not clear exactly what it was that was thrown, they said.
The incident happened around 4.20pm on Saturday, July 6.
The lorry driver saw three youths, all without tops on, who looked to be aged between 12 and 14 years, looking over the bridge just before the incident. One of the youths is said to have fair hair.
A Notts Police spokeswoman said: "It is a miracle no-one was hurt by this silly prank, not only could the lorry driver have been seriously injured but this could also have led to the lorry colliding with other vehicles on the A1."
They added: "Police are taking this incident very seriously as the act of throwing objects on to any highway, but particularly the busy A1, could have led to disastrous and tragic consequences."
Anyone with any information about those responsible is asked to contact Notts Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
