A595 Shut Tonight as Overturned Tanker Blocks Road at Foxfield

Motorists brace yourselves! The A595 at Foxfield will be closed from 8pm tonight, April 18, while crews recover an overturned HGV tanker.

Small Vehicles Can Divert – HGVs Must Wait

Cars and smaller vehicles can take a detour via Broughton-in-Furness. But HGV drivers face a wait and are urged to park up and hold tight until the road reopens. No alternative for heavy trucks tonight.

Plan Your Journey – Road Could Be Closed for Hours

The recovery operation could last several hours. Drivers are advised to avoid the area if possible and plan ahead to dodge major delays.

What Happened?

The overturned tanker crashed in a single-vehicle incident just after 8am this morning. Thankfully, there were no injuries reported.

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