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Cement mixer lorry overturns leaving traffic chaos

David Reidy/Flixable A cement mixer lorry lies on its side with its under-section towards the camera. Three firefighters stand at the rear of the vehicle, while behind it is an ambulance and a car. David Reidy/Flixable
The cement mixer overturned near the village of Wilton

A cement mixer lorry has overturned, injuring one man and closing a major road for several hours.

The crash, which happened at about 07:45 BST on the A174 between the Greystone roundabout and Wilton, left the vehicle on its side and straddling the road.

The injured man was taken to a walk-in-centre for treatment, Cleveland Police said.

The A174 was closed soon after the crash and reopened at 12:10 BST, but a build-up of traffic remained into the afternoon.

A dispatcher at Red-Car Taxis said the crash meant it was still difficult to "get anywhere" in the area.

An ambulance and fire crew were also sent to the scene.

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