Both carriageways of the A47 at Elm Hall roundabout have been closed following a fuel spillage. Picture: Google Maps (Image: Archant)
Both carriageways along the A47 at the Elm Hall roundabout near Wisbech have been forced shut following a fuel spillage this morning.
Police are urging all motorists avoid the area if they can as the closure is expected to last a “for the next few hours” after a crash.
A spokesman for Norfolk Police said: “We’ve closed both carriageways of the A47 at the Elm Hall roundabout near Wisbech after a fuel spillage.
“Emergency services and highways at the scene. Road is expected to remain closed for next few hours. Please avoid the area if you can.”
Cambs Cops tweeted: “The road at Elm Hall Roundabout- A47 - is currently closed due to an RTC.
“Please find an alternative route and avoid the area if possible.”
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