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Beer kegs block Towcester road as lorry sheds load Road blocked as Carlsberg lorry sheds load in Towcester
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Hundreds of beer kegs partially blocked a busy A-road roundabout when they fell off a lorry. Hundreds of beer kegs partially blocked a busy roundabout when they fell off a lorry.
The Carlsberg-branded vehicle shed most of its 380-keg load at the A43 and Brackley Road junction near Towcester, Northamptonshire Police said. The Carlsberg-branded vehicle shed most of its 380-keg load at the A43 and Brackley Road junction near Towcester just before midday.
In a post on Twitter, a roads policing officer said one lane had been blocked, causing slight delays. A Northamptonshire Police officer tweeted one lane had been blocked, causing slight delays.
The company said it was aware of the spillage, which involved a lorry belonging to a logistics partner. The company said the spillage involved a lorry belonging to a logistics partner.
It is not known where the lorry was going but it was probably nearby Northampton, where Carlsberg has a brewery and its UK head office. A spokeswoman said: "We're aware of the lorry incident in Towcester and extend our thanks to the police for assisting with the clear-up.
"We apologise for any inconvenience this caused drivers."
Carlsberg has a brewery and its UK head office in nearby Northampton.