Leaking diesel lorry caused minor collisions in Northampton

A number of minor collisions in Northampton yesterday were caused by a leaking lorry carrying diesel.

The tanker was spilling diesel onto the A45 after leaving the M1 at junction 15 and travelling along the A-road to Barnes Meadow.

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Northamptonshire Police pulled the vehicle over near the junction of Cliftonville Road and Billing Road shortly before 1pm on Sunday, December 23.

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