Some commuters had to find a different route home after a tractor with trailer broke down on a rural road, causing a large oil spillage.

Eastern Daily Press: A tractor broke down on the B1135 at Hethel, causing an oil spill. Picture: Beckiee Bolderow's PhotographyA tractor broke down on the B1135 at Hethel, causing an oil spill. Picture: Beckiee Bolderow's Photography (Image: Archant)

The New Holland farm vehicle broke down on the B1135 at Hethel, near Norwich, just outside Hall Farm.

Police reported the incident at 7.18pm yesterday (Tuesday, August 15), and the road had to be closed while a clean-up and recovery effort took place.

The road was re-opened by 9.27pm.

Eastern Daily Press: A tractor broke down on the B1135 at Hethel, causing an oil spill. Picture: Beckiee Bolderow's PhotographyA tractor broke down on the B1135 at Hethel, causing an oil spill. Picture: Beckiee Bolderow's Photography (Image: Archant)