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Motorway warning after lorry falls 60ft off bridge Clear-up continues after lorry falls 60ft off bridge
(about 3 hours later)
A lorry fell on to an embankment near to Thelwall Viaduct A lorry fell on to an embankment near under Thelwall Viaduct
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.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 male driver was not believed to have suffered life-threatening injuries. Officers are investigating the cause of the crash.
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 between junctions 20 and 21. It said there had been with an hour delay and six miles of traffic but the queues later eased.
A 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. A fire engine at the Thelwall Viaduct after the crash
Bunding was used to contain a leak of about 220 gallons (1,000 litres) of bio-diesel from the vehicle's fuel tanks. Crews then used water to cool the lorry.
Police urged motorists to avoid the area following the incident. They also contained a leak of about 220 gallons (1,000 litres) of bio-diesel from the vehicle's fuel tanks.
National Highways said a "complex repair operation" was under way and would continue throughout the morning. Police urged motorists to avoid the area.
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