Busy Derbyshire route closed after overturned tanker spills milk

A Derbyshire [1]country road that connects two busy towns has been closed in both directions after a tanker overturned. The A517 [2]at Turnditch, between Ashbourne [3]and Belper[4], is closed due to the incident, which has caused a spillage of milk. Heavy traffic has been reported in the area.

A statement from Derbyshire police reads: "We were called to report that a lorry had overturned in the A517 Ashbourne Road, Belper, just before 10.20am. "A road closure remains in place between the Tiger Inn pub and the Railway Inn pub, whilst vehicle recovery is arranged. Please take alternative routes where possible." Inrix has confirmed that the road is closed from Windley Lane to Hillcliff Lane.