A5 remains closed after milk tanker overturns at Mile End

The tanker overturned close to the Whittington side of the ‘dumb-bell’ roundabout system and the new, unopened bridge that will join both sides of the major road.

The overturned tanker, which was attended to by Shropshire firefighters from Oswestry, Ellesmere, Tweedale and Wellington, closed the A5/A483 between Mile End and Whittington.

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The road remained closed as of 10pm on Friday.

Milk is cleared off the road by Shropshire firefighters. (Image: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.)

A spokesman for Oswestry station said: “A milk tanker was reported on its side.

“While 16P2 was responding to this call, another call was received for 16P4 to attend to Abraham Court due to alarms activated by burnt cooking.

A bucket is used to collect any milk. (Image: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.)

“We urge everyone to stay safe and alert on the roads.”