Driver injured after lorry overturns on A42 in Leicestershire

Image source, National Highways

Image caption, The crash happened shortly before 08:30 GMT

Part of the A42 in Leicestershire has been closed after a lorry overturned.

Leicestershire Police said officers closed the road shortly before 08:30 GMT after receiving reports a HGV had crashed off the carriageway.

The force said the lorry driver suffered minor injuries.

A section of road has been closed northbound between Ashby and Tonge while recovery work takes place, with National Highways reporting hour-long delays.

Image source, Highways England

Image caption, The road was closed as recovery work took place

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