Speed Probe Underway After Bin Lorry Crash Closes M27 for Hours
Rush hour chaos hit the M27 tonight after a bin lorry smashed into trouble, sparking a major police investigation. Specialist officers have spent the afternoon examining the wreck and downloading data from the lorry’s tachograph to see if speed was a factor.
Third Crash in Months Sparks Speeding Theory
This marks the third incident on the same stretch of the M27 in recent months. Cops are exploring whether the dustcart, fitted with a speed limiter, might have been speeding. The lorry, a rear-wheeled automatic, was travelling downhill at the time – a combination that may have caused it to tip over.
Driver Hurt, Eastbound Shut for Five Hours
The truck’s driver was rushed to hospital with chest injuries. Meanwhile, the M27 eastbound carriageway was closed for over five hours as emergency crews cleared the mess.
Bin Lorry Linked to Urbaser Ltd, Collections Disrupted
Gosport Borough Council confirmed the bin lorry belonged to its contractor, Urbaser Ltd. The crash has since caused disruptions to waste collections in the area.
