Watch the moment police officers are nearly wiped out by trucker on the phone at the wheel

Police have released footage of an HGV driver almost smashing into their vehicle because he was on his phone.

The near-miss shows the articulated lorry weaving across lanes and almost colliding with their “Supercab” truck while the driver uses his phone.

The incident is one of a number being shared as police launch Operation Vertebrae - a week-long campaign of enforcement on Britain’s longest motorway, the M6.

The “week of action” will see forces along the 230 miles of road use the unmarked lorries, supplied by Highways England, to monitor driving and capture law-breakers in the act.

Highways England head of road safety Jeremy Phillips said: “The Operation Tramline cabs are an important part of our commitment to tackling dangerous driving and those who take unnecessary risks with their own safety and that of others on the road.

“The number of people found using their mobile phone while driving is quite alarming. You are four times more likely to be in a crash if you use your phone and, if caught, face a £200 fine and six points on your licence.