A5 in Northants closed in both directions after large diesel spill …
Delays are building on a main Northamptonshire[1] road due to a reported diesel spill.
The A5 is closed in both directions near Daventry[2] and Watford Gap, between the A361 and the A45[3], this morning (Thursday August 10).
National Highways says a large diesel spill has been reported and that police officers are in attendance, following a collision between two lorries.
Drivers are urged to avoid the area, if possible.
There are delays of up to 10 minutes on approach, and building.
Drivers[4] are advised to avoid the area, where possible.
A Northamptonshire Police[5] spokeswoman added: “This happened just after 8.30am this morning when two HGVs were in collision and a large amount of diesel was spilled as a result.
“There is a lot of congestion in the area while the clean-up takes place and motorists are advised to avoid the area for now.”
The spokeswoman said there is not believed to have been any injuries.
More to follow.
References
- ^ Northamptonshire (www.northamptonchron.co.uk)
- ^ Daventry (www.northamptonchron.co.uk)
- ^ A45 (www.northamptonchron.co.uk)
- ^ Drivers (www.northamptonchron.co.uk)
- ^ Northamptonshire Police (www.northamptonchron.co.uk)