Driver injured after lorry overturns on A42 in Leicestershire

  • Published
Crashed lorryImage source, National Highways
Image caption,

The crash happened shortly before 08:30 GMT

Part of the A42 in Leicestershire has been closed after a lorry overturned.

Leicestershire Police said officers closed the road shortly before 08:30 GMT after receiving reports a HGV had crashed off the carriageway.

The force said the lorry driver suffered minor injuries.

A section of road has been closed northbound between Ashby and Tonge while recovery work takes place, with National Highways reporting hour-long delays.

Image source, Highways England
Image caption,

The road was closed as recovery work took place

Follow BBC East Midlands on Facebook, external, on Twitter, external, or on Instagram, external. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@bbc.co.uk, external.

Related internet links

The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.