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A20 near Capel-Le-Ferne closed after lorry overturns

By: Sam Williams swilliams@thekmgroup.co.uk

Published: 10:00, 09 February 2020

Updated: 15:23, 09 February 2020

A road has been closed after a lorry overturned, causing delays to motorists.

The vehicle fell on its side on the A20 London-bound near Capel-Le-Ferne - between Folkestone and Dover - at 8.35am.

The overturned lorry. Picture by Bruce Lambert

Police were called to the scene and have closed both lanes while recovery takes place.

There are no reported injuries.

A police spokesman said:"Kent Police was called to a report of a single-vehicle collision on the A20 Londonbound near Capel-Le-Ferne at around 8.35am.

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"Both lanes are currently closed whilst an overturned lorry is recovered from the road."

The road re-opened at 11am.

It comes as drivers are being warned to take extra care on the roads today, as a result of high winds from Storm Ciara.

The Port of Dover has also closed, with all crossings cancelled.

Read more: All the latest news from Folkestone

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