M55 delays after cement mixer crashes and overturns on Edith Rigby Way roundabout
Police, fire and ambulance crews attended the scene...
There are delays on the M55 after a cement mixer crashed this morning.
Emergency services were called to the scene in Edith Rigby Way where the vehicle overturned on a roundabout close to the junction 2 westbound slip road at around 9am.
Police, fire and ambulance crews responded and the driver of the cement mixer was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
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A police spokesperson said: “The slip exit on the M55 southbound, onto Edith Rigby Way is currently CLOSED, due to a cement mixer vehicle overturning.
“The other side of the motorway is also experiencing significant delays due to this.
“As a result, this road will be closed for some time and so we'd advise you to avoid the area until we let you know otherwise.
“If you need to travel, satnav before you leave to look at alternate routes and travel times and drive safely.
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“Thanks for your patience whilst we get this sorted.”