Overturned lorry brings A1073 delays
Published Date:
24 June 2008
UPDATE 5.30PM: The A1073 at its junction with the A47 has reopend to traffic.
UPDATE 1PM: The A1073 at its junction with the A47 remains closed.
The lorry was laden with 20 tonnes of melons
The recovery company had to call another vehicle because the crane couldn't lift the fruit.
There was also a spillage to deal with.
BREAKING NEWS 10.15AM: A LORRY has overturned causing delays on a mayor route into Peterborough.
The articulated lorry, which toppled over on Crowland Road, Eye, is believed to be carrying fruit.
The driver escaped through his cab and is believed to have slight injuries.
The A1073 was shut for two hours this morning causing major chaos during the rush hour traffic.
Melanie James, who was walking her children to school, when she heard the lorry slam on its brakes, said: "I was walking over the flyover bridge when I saw the lorry go over. I saw the driver get out and he looked ok, but there was a lot of traffic piling up. It is going to be busy down there for some time."
The full article contains 189 words and appears in Peterborough ET newspaper.
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Last Updated:
24 June 2008 5:58 PM
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Source:
Peterborough ET
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Location:
Peterborough
