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Overturned lorry spills asbestos Overturned lorry spills asbestos
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Two lorries have crashed and one of them has overturned shedding 14 tonnes of asbestos on a major road.Two lorries have crashed and one of them has overturned shedding 14 tonnes of asbestos on a major road.
The accident happened in the morning on the A127 at Laindon in Essex.The accident happened in the morning on the A127 at Laindon in Essex.
The road will be closed until at least midday to allow for a clear up of the spilled load and the debris from the crash, Essex police said.The road will be closed until at least midday to allow for a clear up of the spilled load and the debris from the crash, Essex police said.
Diversions are in place for travellers between Southend and Basildon but drivers are asked to seek other routes where possible. Diversions are in place for travellers between Southend and Basildon but drivers have been asked to seek other routes where possible.
Essex Fire and Rescue said the accident involved two heavy goods lorries between Dunton and Fortune of War junctions.Essex Fire and Rescue said the accident involved two heavy goods lorries between Dunton and Fortune of War junctions.
One of the drivers was taken to hospital by ambulance with minor injuries.One of the drivers was taken to hospital by ambulance with minor injuries.