A council gritter driver has been hailed a hero for saving Sir Chris Hoy today after the Olympian’s car got stuck in a snow bank.
Stevie Fallon came to the rescue following an accident on the A701 north of Moffat, Dumfries and Galloway.
He gave Sir Chris a lift in his gritter back to Moffat where they were able to arrange recovery of the vehicle.
The cycling champion later tweeted his thanks and confirmed there had been no harm to himself or his car.
Sir Chris confirmed that his car had hit black ice and ended up in the snow bank near Greenhillstairs on Thursday afternoon.
He wrote: “Thanks 2 the kind gent who towed my car out of a snow bank today after I hit black ice.
“Thankfully no harm to me or car but be careful folks!”
A Dumfries and Galloway Council statement said: “We believe all our gritter drivers are heroes, out in all conditions, day and night.
“We are pleased to hear that in this case Steven went beyond his usual duties and picked up Sir Chris Hoy from the side of the road at Greenhillstairs and took him back to Moffat to arrange recovery of his vehicle.
“Due to insurance regulations we could not assist with the recovery of Sir Chris’s vehicle ourselves, but we wish him well and a safe journey home.”