UPDATE: Major Doncaster road gridlocked after lorry overturns on roundabout due to high winds

One of Doncaster’s busiest roads is currently backed up with traffic after an incident this morning.
By Stephanie Bateman
Published 24th Feb 2022, 11:43 BST
Updated 24th Feb 2022, 12:20 BST
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A lorry has overturned on the Amazon roundabout causing tailbacks on Yorkshire Way.

Emergency services are currently at the scene.

One eye witness Jak Bell, who took this photo on his commute to work, and said: “I was shocked to see that the winds were able to topple a HGV of that capacity."

The scene this morning. Picture by Jak BellThe scene this morning. Picture by Jak Bell
The scene this morning. Picture by Jak Bell
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POLICE UPDATE: Great Yorkshire Way is currently closed in both directions from the Junction 3 of the M18 due to a collision.

This will remain closed while the collision is dealt with and delays are expected.

Please avoid the area while this is completed.

Related topics:DoncasterEmergency servicesHGVAmazonM18

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