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Traffic chaos expected as overturned lorry shuts A420 near Swindon

byDaniel Jae Webb
9 January 2024 | 7.31am
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An crash involving an overturned lorry has shut the A420 in both directions.

Emergency services were called to the road traffic collision between Watchfield and Faringdon, near Swindon, in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday).

Motorists are diverting via local villages and Faringdon town centre. Traffic chaos is expected during the rush hour.

Further details on the crash are not yet known; it’s not clear if anyone was injured or for how long the road will remain closed.

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