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BBC News
2 days ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Guildford traffic disruption after lorry hits railway bridge
A section of road in Guildford is closed after a lorry crashed into a railway vehicle, travelling westbound on the A25 Midleton Road, hit the bridge at about 06:00 BST on were delayed following the incident but were using the bridge as normal again from 08:00, according to Network Police said the westbound carriageway remained closed while officers helped remove the vehicle. Network Rail said it had stopped trains as a precaution to allow for an inspection of the bridge."We thank passengers for their patience and understanding and apologise for the disruption this incident caused to their journeys," a spokesperson added.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Major M62 delays after lorry crash
Drivers have been warned of major delays on the M62 after a lorry crash which caused fuel to leak onto the road. The vehicle hit the railings on a bridge on the A49 Newton Road, in Warrington, which caused the fuel to spill over the motorway. The M62 has been closed in both direction within junction nine as a result and could be shut for several hours, Cheshire Police said. A National Highways spokesman said traffic is being diverted onto exit and entry slip roads, with delays of up to 45 minutes expected. A police spokeswoman said there were no reports of injuries after the lorry crashed earlier. National Highways said its service providers are on scene to assess the road surface and damaged to the barrier. A spokesman said there are delays of 45 mins on the eastbound section on the M62 and congestion is around three miles, while westbound there are delays of 20 mins and congestion is two miles. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230. Cheshire Police National Highways
BBC News
13-06-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Major M62 delays after lorry crash causes fuel spill
Drivers have been warned of major delays on the M62 after a lorry crash which caused fuel to leak onto the vehicle hit the railings on a bridge on the A49 Newton Road, in Warrington, which caused the fuel to spill over the M62 has been closed in both direction within junction nine as a result and could be shut for several hours, Cheshire Police said. A National Highways spokesman said traffic is being diverted onto exit and entry slip roads, with delays of up to 45 minutes expected. A police spokeswoman said there were no reports of injuries after the lorry crashed Highways said its service providers are on scene to assess the road surface and damaged to the barrier.A spokesman said there are delays of 45 mins on the eastbound section on the M62 and congestion is around three miles, while westbound there are delays of 20 mins and congestion is two miles. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
The Sun
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Major A-road closed after huge lorry crashes & overturns – as drivers face long delays
DRIVERS on a major A-road are facing long delays following a huge lorry crash. The lorry has overturned on the A46 in Nottinghamshire. 1 The A46 is closed northbound between the A617 (Cattle Market Roundabout, near Newark) and the A1 at Winthorpe. The lorry overturned on the Brownhills Roundabout. Emergency services including Nottinghamshire Police are in attendance. National Highways contractors are also on scene providing assistance with traffic management.
BBC News
18-05-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
M23 partially closed after lorry crash diesel spill near Crawley
A section of the M23 in West Sussex is closed due to a diesel spillage caused by a lorry fire crews and paramedics responded at about 04:00 BST on Sunday after a lorry crossed the motorway's central barrier near southbound carriageway is closed between junctions 10 and 11 while the large diesel spillage is cleared third lane of the northbound carriageway is also closed due to the damage to the central reservation barrier. A spokesperson for National Highways said: "Recovery of the lorry was completed at around 07:25 this morning, however the southbound carriageway remains closed to allow assessments of both the road surface and central reservation barrier to take place."Once assessments are complete emergency resurfacing may be required, which will impact the re-opening of the road."Sussex Police confirmed there were no injuries.A diversion is in place meaning drivers should leave the motorway at junction 10 and take the third exit onto the A2011, westbound, towards the Tushmore the gyratory, continue westbound onto the A23, passing through four roundabout junctions before rejoining the M23 at junction 11.
