Chaos as overturned lorry blocks Ainley Top roundabout causing traffic nightmare

An overturned lorry is causing chaos on the roads around a busy Huddersfield roundabout this morning.

The crash happened on the Ainley Top roundabout at around 6.30am today (Tuesday, May 21), blocking the carriageway and Halifax Road. Since then, traffic has developed on all approaches to the roundabout.

A Kirklees Council spokesman said: “There has been a road traffic accident at the Ainley Top roundabout this morning, blocking the carriageway and Halifax Road. Emergency services are at the scene and West Yorkshire Police are trying to open the left lane as soon as possible. Please avoid and use alternative routes.”

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As this dramatic image shows, the truck is on its side and appears to have dropped its load. Meanwhile, bumper-to-bumper traffic is blocking all exits from the roundabout.

Traffic data site Inrix said: “A629 Halifax Road Northbound blocked, long delays due to overturned lorry between Yew Tree Road and A643 Lindley Moor Road (Ainley Top Roundabout). Congestion on all approaches to the roundabout and back to Edgerton.

“Following an earlier accident, an overturned lorry blocked northbound access to the roundabout. In progress since around 6:30”.

West Yorkshire Police have been approached for comment.

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