A303 between Andover and Bullington Cross closed

Fire crews from Andover, Whitchurch, Winchester and Basingstoke attened the incident on the A303 Eastbound between Andover & Bullington Cross.

The AA roadmap says it is near the Barton Stacey slip road, adding: "The lorry has overturned and caused a spillage preventing traffic from passing. Traffic is also queuing on the opposite carriageway due to onlookers."

Hampshire Police said: "We were called at 9.38 this morning to reports that a lorry had overturned on the A303 Eastbound.

"The driver of the lorry, a man in his 60s, has reported minor injuries. No other vehicles were involved.

"Lane one of the carriageway is currently closed, as well as the slip roads at Barton Stacey.

"We remain at the scene at this time."

TOC 0947 - Crews from @Andover31 @whitchurch06 @WinchesterStn30 & @Basingstoke_01 dealt with an RTC involving an HGV on it's side on the A303 Eastbound between Andover & Bullington Cross. one male extricated & handed to the tender care of @SCAS999 - STOP 1042

— Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire Control (@hiwfrs_control) July 16, 2021

***Incidnet***#A303 is closed eastbound from near #Andover towards #Bullington Cross for an overturned lorry
~~~Hants Police are dealing with this

— Highways England (@HighwaysSEAST) July 16, 2021

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