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Overturned lorry shuts A34 near Newbury in Berkshire

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A section of the northbound carriageway has been closed between the A4 at and the A339

An overturned lorry closed a stretch of a main route in Berkshire.

The heavy goods vehicle (HGV) tipped over on the northbound carriageway of the A34 near Newbury at about 05:00 GMT.

National Highways reopened the road to traffic between the A4 at Speen and the A339 at Snelsmore Common shortly after 11:00.

Drivers were urged to allow extra travelling time, re-route or delay their journey.

Details are yet to be released about any injuries.

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