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Tractor spills straw onto A20 roundabout in Charing, near Ashford

By: Millie Bowles mbowles@thekmgroup.co.uk

Published: 14:05, 15 August 2024

Updated: 15:56, 15 August 2024

A tractor shed its load of straw bales on a roundabout, blocking an A-road.

The incident happened on the A20 in Charing, near Ashford, just before 11.30am.

Straw bales covered part of the roundabout in Charing. Picture: Ale Pen
A trailer carrying straw overturned on the A20 in Charing. Picture: Jon Barrett

The vehicles trailer overturned, but the driver was not injured.

Pictures show a forklift removing the bales, which had spilled into the middle of the road at the bottom of Charing Hill.

Police and fire crews were called to assist with the clear-up.

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There were reports of queues in the area at the time of the crash, with police stopping drivers as the roundabout was cleared.

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The roundabout at the bottom of Charing Hill was blocked. Picture: Ale Pen
A forklift was used to clear the bales from the road. Picture: Ale Pen
The A20 was blocked following the incident. Picture: Ale Pen
Fire crews were at the scene in Charing helping clear up the straw. Picture: Ale Pen

Officers confirmed there were no reported injuries.

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