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A420 near Swindon blocked after lorry driver’s U-turn attempt

byDaniel Jae Webb
5 March 2024 • 7.39am
A420 near Swindon blocked after lorry driver’s U-turn attempt
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The A420 near Swindon is blocked after a lorry driver’s attempted at a U-turn.

Police were called to Acorn Bridge following the incident early this morning (Tuesday).

The major route is closed between Swindon and Shrivenham, and could remain shut during the rush hour.

A spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said: “The driver was trying to turn around and got stuck. We have recovery on the scene and will try to get it cleared before rush hour traffic.”


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