A47 closed in both directions after lorry overturns between Wisbech and King’s Lynn

The A47 is closed in both directions after a lorry crashed and overturned close to the Walton Highway roundabout between King’s Lynn and Wisbech.

The A47 is closed in both directions after a lorry crashed and overturned close to the Walton Highway roundabout between King’s Lynn and Wisbech. - Credit: Archant

Norfolk Police were called to the scene around 6.30am, and expect the road to be closed for several hours while recovery is underway.

A spokesman said there had been a fuel spillage onto the roundabout and debris from the lorry shedding its load.

The A47 is closed in both directions after a lorry crashed and overturned close to the Walton Highway roundabout between King’s Lynn and Wisbech. - Credit: Archant

Diversions are in place down the B198.