A303 Shut After Truck Overturns Spilling Fruit and Diesel

Crash Happens Early Saturday Morning

Around 7:15 am on Saturday, February 21, a large truck hauling fruit and vegetables crashed on the A303 between Chicklade and Mere. The truck hit the roadside barrier and flipped onto its side, completely blocking both lanes of the major road.

Police Arrest Driver for Suspected Drink Driving

By 2:45 pm, Wiltshire Police confirmed they arrested the driver on suspicion of drink driving after the collision. Luckily, no one had serious injuries, but the driver was taken to the hospital as a precaution and is now in police custody.

Traffic Diverted Around the Crash Site

With the A303 closed, drivers were redirected through the A350 and B3081 to avoid the area. This caused significant delays as cleanup and recovery work began.

Clean-Up Crews Tackle Spills and Debris

Diesel and Mud Spill Contained

The crash caused a large spill of diesel and mud across the road. Special teams used specific materials to treat the diesel spill and cleared all the mud and debris from the carriageway.

Truck Load Removed

The fruit and vegetable cargo was safely taken off the road so it wouldn’t cause more hazards.Image Credit: www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk