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Motorway warning after lorry falls from bridge Motorway warning after lorry falls 60ft off bridge
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A lorry fell on to an embankment near to Thelwall ViaductA lorry fell on to an embankment near to Thelwall Viaduct
A "complex repair operation" has begun to fix a motorway bridge after a lorry left the carriageway and fell on to an embankment below, authorities have said. A "complex repair operation" has begun to fix a motorway bridge after a lorry left the carriageway and fell 60ft (18m) on to an embankment below, authorities have said.
The lorry dropped from Thelwall Viaduct on the M6 near Warrington, Cheshire, at about 18:50 BST on Monday.The lorry dropped from Thelwall Viaduct on the M6 near Warrington, Cheshire, at about 18:50 BST on Monday.
Cheshire Police said the driver was not believed to have suffered any "life-threatening" injuries.Cheshire Police said the driver was not believed to have suffered any "life-threatening" injuries.
National Highways said two of the four northbound lanes remained closed on the viaduct, between junctions 20 and 21, and warned drivers to allow extra time.National Highways said two of the four northbound lanes remained closed on the viaduct, between junctions 20 and 21, and warned drivers to allow extra time.
A fire engine at the Thelwall Viaduct after the crashA fire engine at the Thelwall Viaduct after the crash
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said firefighters used specialist equipment to lower themselves down to reach the driver.Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said firefighters used specialist equipment to lower themselves down to reach the driver.
Crews used water to cool the lorry.Crews used water to cool the lorry.
Bunding was used to contain a leak of about 220 gallons (1,000 litres) of bio-diesel from the vehicle's fuel tanks.Bunding was used to contain a leak of about 220 gallons (1,000 litres) of bio-diesel from the vehicle's fuel tanks.
Police urged motorists to avoid the area following the incident.Police urged motorists to avoid the area following the incident.
National Highways said a "complex repair operation" was under way and would continue throughout the morning.National Highways said a "complex repair operation" was under way and would continue throughout the morning.
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