just after 4:30am Sunday 21 April, following reports that a fuel tanker travelling on the northbound A12 had overturned on the slip road to the roundabout.Police, Suffolk Fire and Rescue, Highways England, National Highways, the Environment Agency and the East Anglian ambulance service were all called to the crash.
The A12 remains closed in both directions between J32B Capel St Mary and J55 of the A14, the Copdock Interchange.Suffolk Police said specialist equipment was being brought in to decant fuel from the tanker before ithe tanker can be recovered. The closures are expected to continue for some time and motorists are being warned that diversions are still in place.
Police are appealing for any witnesses to the crash. Officers are asking any motorists driving in the area at the time of the incident with a dashcam fitted in their vehicle, to look at their footage for any material that may help the investigation. Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories? Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know
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