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Overturned tanker closes Staffordshire road

A busy road in Staffordshire was closed after a milk tanker turned onto its side.

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The overturned tanker. Photo: Staffordshire Police

The accident happened on the B5027 Uttoxeter Road between Milwich and Coton, near Stafford, at around 3.30pm on Wednesday.

No injuries were reported, but the road was closed in both directions for around four hours until the vehicle was finally recovered.

Police at the scene. Photo: Staffordshire Police

Motorists reported heavy traffic in the area as they were asked to find alternative routes.

Police announced that the vehicle had been removed and the road had reopened just after 7pm.

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