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A143 in Stuston closed after lorry crash at A140 roundabout

The A143 has been closed after a lorry overturned, causing an oil spill <i>(Image: Google)</i>
The A143 has been closed after a lorry overturned, causing an oil spill (Image: Google)
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The A143 has been closed after a lorry overturned. 

Emergency services were called to the A143 at the at A140 roundabout in Stuston, near Diss, at some time before 10.50am on Wednesday to reports of a lorry being overturning.

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Police and the ambulance service are now at the scene and the road has been closed in both directions.

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A police spokesman said there was an oil spill after the lorry overturned.

Police have now confirmed that 6 pigs were killed in the crash.

Drivers have been advised to find alternative routes as the road is cleared.

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