A303: Authorities scramble to limit fallout from overturned lorry

According to a spokesperson from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, "There is no fire and crews are working with Hampshire Constabulary and the Environment Agency to limit any damage caused by the incident."

They said the driver of the tanker is currently receiving treatment from the South Central Ambulance Service. 

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(Image: Claire Dimond) Fire crews from across Andover, Whitchurch and Basingstoke are at the scene, having been called there at 11.53am on Tuesday, May 27.

The incident occurred at the A303 eastbound junction of Bartons Stacey, blocking a road and slip exit. Long delays are reported.

A spokesperson for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, which was also at the scene, said: "We were called just before 11.30am to reports of lorry on side on the A303 eastbound, just on the slip at the junction for the A34.

"No injuries reported at this time.

"Incident has been handed over to our colleagues from Highways England."