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02/10/2013
M5 Shutdown After Lorry Overturns
The M5 motorway has been shutdown after a lorry overturned and spilt its load and diesel across the road.
According to reports the lorry, carry pallets of paper, struck the central reservation at around 07:00 this morning causing the closure.
The driver suffered head injuries in the incident and is being treated at Frenchay Hospital. His injuries are not thought to be life threatening.
According to reports a clean up operation is underway, and part of the road has been reopened, delays are expected to continue.
The Highways Agency has said that part of the M5 will need to be resurfaced.
(MH/CD)
According to reports the lorry, carry pallets of paper, struck the central reservation at around 07:00 this morning causing the closure.
The driver suffered head injuries in the incident and is being treated at Frenchay Hospital. His injuries are not thought to be life threatening.
According to reports a clean up operation is underway, and part of the road has been reopened, delays are expected to continue.
The Highways Agency has said that part of the M5 will need to be resurfaced.
(MH/CD)
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