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M6 overturned lorry spills diesel across motorway | M6 overturned lorry spills diesel across motorway |
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A lorry has overturned and spilled 200 litres (44 gallons) of diesel on to the M6 motorway in Lancashire. | A lorry has overturned and spilled 200 litres (44 gallons) of diesel on to the M6 motorway in Lancashire. |
The southbound carriageway has been closed between junctions 31 and 32, near Preston, following the accident, which happened shortly after 09:30 BST. | |
A crane was brought to the scene to begin removing the HGV and an ambulance also attended. | A crane was brought to the scene to begin removing the HGV and an ambulance also attended. |
Police said a diversion route had been put in place and urged drivers to avoid the area. | |
An ambulance service spokeswoman described the HGV's driver as "walking wounded". | An ambulance service spokeswoman described the HGV's driver as "walking wounded". |
The driver did not need hospital treatment and no other vehicles were struck, she added. | |
Lancashire Constabulary had advised drivers stuck on the closed section of motorway to stay in their vehicles. | |
The force later tweeted: "Trapped traffic is passing the scene. The motorway will remain closed until the diesel on the carriageway is assessed and dealt with." |
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